BALTO (IMO 7392854)
BALTO is a Research Vessel built in 1975 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 51st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 160 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 422. Given its specific configuration, it is designed for specialized scientific and research operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. Recent observation data shows the vessel has been active in the North America East Coast, North Europe, and West Europe regions. It has previously operated under 7 different flags and 2 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 October 2025.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1975
- MMSI: 352005391
- Call sign: HOA3477
- Gross tonnage: 422
- Deadweight: 160 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/10/2017, Barcelona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/10/2025
- Registered owner: CESAM REDERI AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: VESTLAND CLASSIC AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 69°38.1′N · 018°56.2′E · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 19:11 UTC
- Destination: Tromsø (NO TOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of BALTO?
BALTO is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1975 and is currently in its 51st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BALTO?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 422. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 160 metric tonnes.
Which flag does BALTO currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 7 different flags.
Where has BALTO been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the North America East Coast and North Europe regions. It has also been recorded in West Europe.
What is the PSC inspection history for BALTO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 October 2025. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 October 2017.
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