BLACK SEA (IMO 7707839)
BLACK SEA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1978 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,433 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,061. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. BLACK SEA is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 620999013
- Call sign: D6A3019
- Gross tonnage: 4061
- Deadweight: 6433 t
- Beam: 14.9 m
- Home port: Moroni
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/11/2025, Aliaga (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ALI MARITIME LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: MORGAN NAVIGATION CO SA (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 34°53.9′N · 035°50.7′E · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 10:06 UTC
- Destination: TARTOUS
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BLACK SEA?
BLACK SEA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1978 and is currently in its 48th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BLACK SEA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,433 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,061.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Comoros flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under three different flag states.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 68 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 November 2025.
Where has BLACK SEA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is noted in its recent geographic activity data.
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