POLARIS HIGHWAY
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 356874000
- IMO: 9728095
- Call sign: 3EMP4
POLARIS HIGHWAY (IMO: 9728095) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 653 feets and a beam of 125 feets.
POLARIS HIGHWAY position reported at 05/20/2026 23:29:07 UTC:
Latitude: -79.520668, Longitude -79.520668 longitude
Visited ports: Balboa, Rodman, Port Louis, Ennore, Durban, Mazatlan, Brunswick, Baltimore, Sparrows Point, Ocean Village
POLARIS HIGHWAY
Vessel Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Polaris Highway |
| MMSI | 356874000 |
| IMO Number | 9728095 |
| Call Sign | 3EMP4 |
| Vessel Type | Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) |
| Flag State | Panama |
| Flag Code | PA |
Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage | 71,144 GT |
| Deadweight Tonnage | 21,689 DWT |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 228.99 m |
| Beam | 36.50 m |
| Draft | 9.70 m |
| Car Deck Capacity | ~7,000 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) |
| Year Built | 2016 |
Propulsion
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel |
| Propulsion | Single screw, diesel |
| Service Speed | ~19 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Shipyard | Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) |
| Build Location | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Year Delivered | 2016 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Eukor Car Carriers Inc. |
| Operator/Manager | Eukor Car Carriers Inc. |
| Commercial Manager | Wallenius Wilhelmsen (associated operations) |
| Company HQ | Seoul, South Korea |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A AIS Transponder |
| AIS Type | Vessel AIS Transmitter |
| MMSI Registered | 356874000 |
Operating Region
- Primary Trade Routes: Trans-Pacific and global automotive trade lanes
- Typical Ports of Call: Korea, Japan, United States (East & West Coast), Europe, Middle East
- Operational Area: Worldwide international waters
- Trade Sector: Automotive logistics / finished vehicle transport (RoRo)
Vessel Description
The Polaris Highway is a Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) operated by Eukor Car Carriers Inc., one of the world's leading RoRo shipping companies. Built in 2016 at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, the vessel is purpose-designed for the efficient transportation of finished automobiles, trucks, and high/heavy cargo across international trade routes.
With a capacity of approximately 7,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEU), the vessel operates multiple decks with adjustable car deck systems to accommodate a wide variety of vehicle types and dimensions. The Polaris Highway flies the Panamanian flag and is registered with IMO number 9728095.
Eukor Car Carriers, in which Wallenius Wilhelmsen holds a significant stake, primarily serves the Korean automotive export market, transporting vehicles for manufacturers such as Hyundai and Kia to global markets. The Polaris Highway is a modern unit in Eukor's fleet, reflecting the company's investment in high-capacity, efficient PCTC tonnage during the mid-2010s shipbuilding cycle.
Note: Some technical specifications (particularly CEU capacity and engine details) are based on class-typical data for vessels of this type and year from HHI. Users are advised to verify against official Lloyd's Register or classification society records for critical operations.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BALBOA | Port | 5/23/2026 |
| RODMAN | Port | 5/23/2026 |
| PORT LOUIS | Port | 2/5/2026 |
| ENNORE | Port | 1/29/2026 |
| DURBAN | Port | 10/9/2025 |
| PORT LOUIS | Port | 10/2/2025 |
| MAZATLAN | Port | 7/16/2025 |
| BRUNSWICK | Port | 12/26/2024 |
| BALTIMORE | Port | 12/20/2024 |
| SPARROWS POINT | Port | 12/20/2024 |
| OCEAN VILLAGE | Marina | 12/1/2024 |
| BRUNSWICK | Port | 11/18/2024 |
| BALTIMORE | Port | 11/13/2024 |
| SPARROWS POINT | Port | 11/13/2024 |
| OCEAN VILLAGE | Marina | 10/23/2024 |
| BRUNSWICK | Port | 10/12/2024 |
| BALTIMORE | Port | 10/5/2024 |
| SPARROWS POINT | Port | 10/5/2024 |
| BRUNSWICK | Port | 9/4/2024 |
| BALTIMORE | Port | 8/29/2024 |
| SPARROWS POINT | Port | 8/27/2024 |