HOEGH OSAKA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
HOEGH OSAKA is a Vehicles Carrier sailing under the flag of Norway (NO). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9185463. The recorded year of build is 2000.
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About HOEGH OSAKA
HOEGH OSAKA is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Norway (NO). Its recorded year of build is 2000. The vessel carries IMO number 9185463, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for HOEGH OSAKA include a length of 179.9 m, a beam of 32.2 m, gross tonnage of 51770, deadweight of 16886 t, container capacity of 4300 TEU. The specific vessel type is Vehicles Carrier, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for HOEGH OSAKA include MMSI 257533000 and call sign LAVM8. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for HOEGH OSAKA through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-11 | United States | Jacksonville | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-05-21 | Japan | Yokohama | Initial | 2 | No |
| 2025-03-23 | United States | Philadelphia | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-09-02 | Belgium | Antwerpen | Detailed | 4 | No |
| 2024-07-29 | Tanzania | Dar Es Salaam | Initial | 1 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel was NUC, anchored and stopped with engine problems in Dover Strait.Engine has stopped to change pipe. No pollution was reported. Engine was soon restarted and vessel continued voyage.
Took severe list & deliberately grounded off East Cowes, Isle of Wight, close to West Bramble Buoy 03 Jan 2015. Svitzer Salvage appointed. Crew rescued. Listing 45 deg. Boarded by salvage experts. Towed to Alpha Anch 07 Jan. Salvors working
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is HOEGH OSAKA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for HOEGH OSAKA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of HOEGH OSAKA?
The IMO number recorded for HOEGH OSAKA is 9185463. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of HOEGH OSAKA?
The currently recorded MMSI for HOEGH OSAKA is 257533000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is HOEGH OSAKA?
HOEGH OSAKA is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier.
When was HOEGH OSAKA built?
The recorded year built for HOEGH OSAKA is 2000.
How long is HOEGH OSAKA?
The recorded length of HOEGH OSAKA is 179.9 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.