CHARA (IMO 7628265)
CHARA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1978 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,553 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,476, and a length overall of 119 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. CHARA is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and North Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and six different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 35 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 26 November 2019.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 273441770
- Call sign: UITD
- Gross tonnage: 5476
- Deadweight: 6553 t
- Length overall: 119 m
- Beam: 17.04 m
- Home port: Vanino
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/06/2012, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/11/2019
- Registered owner: GAYLE ENTERPRISES (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: AZIA SHIPPING CO (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 53°3.8′N · 158°34.2′E · Speed 25.8 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 08:22 UTC
- Destination: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (RU PKC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHARA?
CHARA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1978. It is currently in its 48th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHARA?
The vessel has a length overall of 119 metres and a beam of 17 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 6,553 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages CHARA?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 35 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 26 November 2019.
Where has CHARA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in East Asia and North Asia. It currently flies the Russian flag.
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