HAMBURG HIGHWAY (IMO 9712644)
HAMBURG HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,703 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,206. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off vessels used in the automotive logistics sector. HAMBURG HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and along the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 431262000
- Call sign: 7JUW
- Gross tonnage: 75206
- Deadweight: 20703 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/07/2026
- Registered owner: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CO (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 29°21.0′S · 155°18.5′E · Speed 14.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 13:13 UTC
- Destination: Hitachinaka (JP HIC) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HAMBURG HIGHWAY?
HAMBURG HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HAMBURG HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 75,206. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,703 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages HAMBURG HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HAMBURG HIGHWAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed operating near the North America West Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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