HOEGH TRAPPER (IMO 9706918)
HOEGH TRAPPER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,856 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 76,420. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. HOEGH TRAPPER is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 258872000
- Call sign: LAUM7
- Gross tonnage: 76420
- Deadweight: 21856 t
- Length overall: 199.89 m
- Beam: 36.5 m
- Home port: OSLO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/07/2026
- Registered owner: HOEGH AUTOLINERS SHIPPING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HOEGH AUTOLINERS MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 29°22.5′S · 172°18.1′E · Speed 15.6 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 13:08 UTC
- Destination: Hitachinaka (JP HIC) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 08:50 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HOEGH TRAPPER?
HOEGH TRAPPER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HOEGH TRAPPER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 76,420. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 21,856 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages HOEGH TRAPPER?
The vessel is classed by DNV. DNV is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HOEGH TRAPPER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for HOEGH TRAPPER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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