TETHYS HIGHWAY

TETHYS HIGHWAY (IMO: 1046051) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 653 feets and a beam of 125 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 431476000
• IMO: 1046051
• Call Sign: 7KRP
• Flag: Japan
• Vessel Type: Vehicle Carrier (RORO)
• AIS Type: Cargo

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 59,507 GT
• Deadweight: 21,114 DWT
• Length Overall: 199.9 m
• Beam: 32.26 m
• Draft: 9.3 m
• Decks: 12

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Speed (Service): 19.5 knots
• Speed (Maximum): 20.5 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
• Country: Japan
• Year Built: 2008

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: NYK Line (Nippon Yusen Kaisha)
• Operator: NYK Line
• Country: Japan

Operating Region

• Trade Area: International
• Primary Routes: Trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe vehicle transport corridors, servicing automotive manufacturers and exporters operating between Japan, North America, and European ports

Vessel Description

TETHYS HIGHWAY is a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK Line, one of Japan's largest and most established shipping companies. The vessel is designed to transport wheeled cargo including automobiles, trucks, heavy machinery, and rolling stock across major international trade routes. With 12 vehicle decks and a gross tonnage exceeding 59,000 GT, the vessel represents a large-capacity unit within NYK's extensive PCTC fleet. The ship is built to accommodate high-volume automotive shipments, reflecting Japan's significant role as a global vehicle exporter. NYK Line's Highway-series vessels are a recognizable component of the company's dedicated car carrier operations worldwide.