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

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