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Vessel

AUTO WAY

IMO 9303558
CargoBuilt 2006Active
AUTO WAY — vessel photo
Photo: Ein Dahmer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
59,705
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
19,670
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2006
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Shipments over time

bills of lading per month

Particulars

IMO
9303558
MMSI
257824000
Call sign
LAVD7
Flag
NO
Type
Vehicles Carrier
Length (LOA)
199.1 m
Beam
32.24 m
Home port
OSLO

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
19,670 t
Flag
Norway (NIS)
Built
2006

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Went Non-Underway Capable (NUC) after experiencing issues with its fuel line nee
  4. Sold
    $61M · to Walleniusrederierna AB (Wallenius Lines AB)
  5. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
06 Jan 2026
Special survey
06 Jan 2026
IOPP issued
11 Feb 2022
IOPP expires
06 Jan 2026

Top importers served

importers this vessel carried for

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
ArrivalImporterProductB/L
15 Jul 2024Adrian Floresused vehicle(s) 1994 honda acty truckhoeghc75kb510031
15 Jul 2024Ahmed Firas Nejimused vehicle(s) 1999 subaru sambar truck h.s code: 8704.31hoeghc75ks510012
15 Jul 2024Alberto Armendarizused vehicle(s) toyota aristo ref no : bt0149 63 manufacture year : 1998 lwh : 4.80x1.80x1. 43 mhoeghc75kb510049
15 Jul 2024Alberto Armendarizused vehicle(s) 1998 honda integra ref no : b r032320 lwh : 4.38 x 1.69 x 1.33 weight : 1,0 80.0 kg manufacture year : 1998 hs code : 870 3.23hoeghc75ks510013
15 Jul 2024Alfredo R Canalesused vehicle(s) mazda rx-7 manufacture year : 1996 hs code : 8703.90hoeghc75ks510018
15 Jul 2024Alfredo R Canalesused vehicle(s) nissan skyline gt-r manufact ure year : 1997 hs code : 8703.23hoeghc75ks510019
15 Jul 2024Andrew Turnerused vehicle(s) nissan silvia s15 spec s man ufacture year : 1999 hs code : 8703.23hoeghc75ks510025
15 Jul 2024Anfernii Chhumused vehicle(s) daihatsu hijet truck ref no : bt116244 manufacture year : 1997 hs code : 8704.31hoeghc75ks510026
15 Jul 2024Benjamin Andersonused vehicle(s) honda acty bt141052 3.25 x 1.39 x 1.75 manufacture year : 1993 hscode : 8704.31hoeghc75kb510004
15 Jul 2024Benjamin Andersonused vehicle(s) suzuki carry ref no : br958335 manufacture year : 1990 lwh : 3.27x1.39x1.77 mhoeghc75kb510050
15 Jul 2024Benjamin Andersonused vehicle(s) subaru sambar truck manufact ure year: 1996 hs code: 8704.31hoeghc75ks510014
15 Jul 2024Brandon Jacksonused vehicle(s) honda acty truck br708607 man ufacture year : 1999 hs code : 8704.31 339x14 7x174hoeghc75kb510018
15 Jul 2024Bryan Linused vehicle(s) suzuki carry truck manufactu re year: 1998 hs code: 8704.31hoeghc75ks510016
15 Jul 2024Bryce Wattsused vehicle(s) 1991 suzuki jimny h.s code: 8 704.31hoeghc75ks510004
15 Jul 2024Cats Automotiveused vehicle(s) nissan caravan elgrand ref no : br954806 manufacture year : 1999 lwh : 4.7 5x1.80x1.95 mhoeghc75kb510046

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
21 Dec 2025VigoNo0
12 Dec 2024ZeebruggeNo2On Board Training And Instructions Insufficient Frequency ; Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals Inoperative
05 Jun 2024KobeNo11 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) (05.09.2023) No
05 Jun 2024KobeNo0
10 Mar 2024Mobile, AlabamaNo0
13 Dec 2023BremerhavenNo0
05 Sep 2023Melbourne, VicNo4LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats); SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals); FIRE SAFETY (Oil Accumulation In Engine Room); PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Insulation Wetted Through (Oil))
21 Apr 2023Fremantle, WaNo1LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) (
19 Apr 2023Fremantle, WaNo2LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) ; PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Other (Machinery))
12 Dec 2022SantanderNo0
09 Aug 2021SantanderNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
03 Mar 2025Mechanical FaultWent Non-Underway Capable (NUC) after experiencing issues with its fuel line needing repair off the UK coast, while en route from Portbury, UK, to Vigo, Spain. Repairs were completed, and Vessel was back underway.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
09 Sep 2024 Reported SoldVessel sold as the HOEGH CHIBA$61MWalleniusrederierna AB (Wallenius Lines AB)