HOEGH STARLIGHT (IMO 9971276)
HOEGH STARLIGHT is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2025 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 1st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 25,489 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 84,135, and a length overall of 199.935 metres. It is a modern vehicle carrier designed for specialized automotive logistics. HOEGH STARLIGHT is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, West Africa, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has been registered under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2025
- MMSI: 259307000
- Call sign: LAUN8
- Gross tonnage: 84135
- Deadweight: 25489 t
- Length overall: 199.935 m
- Beam: 37.6 m
- Home port: OSLO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/05/2026
- Registered owner: XIANG I20 INTERNATIONAL SHIP (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HOEGH AUTOLINERS MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 51°16.8′N · 004°14.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 23:54 UTC
- Destination: Southampton (GB SOU) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 15:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and build year of HOEGH STARLIGHT?
HOEGH STARLIGHT is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2025. It is currently in its first year of service.
What are the dimensions of HOEGH STARLIGHT?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.935 metres and a beam of 37.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.8 metres.
What is the capacity of HOEGH STARLIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 25,489 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 84,135.
Which classification society manages HOEGH STARLIGHT?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has HOEGH STARLIGHT undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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