CHEROKEE (IMO 9870927)
CHEROKEE is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2021 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,903 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,417. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. CHEROKEE is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 December 2025.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 538009078
- Call sign: V7A4288
- Gross tonnage: 31417
- Deadweight: 21903 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/12/2025
- Registered owner: RAIL FERRY NEWBUILD I LLC (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FAIRWATER FLEET MANAGEMENT LLC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 29°51.9′N · 087°48.8′W · Speed 8.5 kn · under way · received 21 August 2026 at 04:46 UTC
- Destination: Coatzacoalcos (MX COA) · ETA 25 August 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHEROKEE?
CHEROKEE is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHEROKEE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,903 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,417.
Which classification society manages CHEROKEE?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 December 2025. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has CHEROKEE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It currently flies the Marshall Islands flag.
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