WAY FORWARD (IMO 9945617)
WAY FORWARD is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2024 and flying the Sweden flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,565 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 62,432, and a length overall of 199.95 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized vehicle transport operations. WAY FORWARD is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. 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 17 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Sweden
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 265055000
- Call sign: SBOW
- Gross tonnage: 62432
- Deadweight: 18565 t
- Length overall: 199.95 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Home port: STOCKHOLM
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WALLENIUS LINES AB (Sweden)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WALLENIUS MARINE AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 50°25.3′N · 000°19.3′W · Speed 15.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 11:15 UTC
- Destination: Santander (ES SDR) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 03:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of WAY FORWARD?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.95 metres and a beam of 37 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.5 metres.
What is the capacity of WAY FORWARD?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,565 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,432.
Which classification society manages WAY FORWARD?
WAY FORWARD is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Delivered.
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 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
Where has WAY FORWARD been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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