BELLATRIX (IMO 8038259)
BELLATRIX is a General Cargo Ship built in 1982 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,100 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,491. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. BELLATRIX is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under six different flag states and has been known by two 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 8 July 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 273434800
- Call sign: UBIR7
- Gross tonnage: 2491
- Deadweight: 3100 t
- Beam: 13.5 m
- Home port: Tuapse
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/11/2016, Azov (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2025
- Registered owner: ERNA SHIPPING LTD (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ORION SHIPPING COMPANY LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 40°16.0′N · 050°17.4′E · Speed 4.3 kn · received 11 October 2026 at 17:10 UTC
- Destination: Astrakhan (RU ASF) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 20:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BELLATRIX?
BELLATRIX is a General Cargo Ship built in 1982. It is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BELLATRIX?
The vessel has a beam of 13.5 metres and a maximum draught of 3.66 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 3,100 metric tonnes.
What engine specifications does the vessel have?
The vessel is equipped with two 6NVD 48A-U main engines. These engines were constructed in the German Democratic Republic.
How many inspections has BELLATRIX undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2025. All-time records show 39 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 November 2016.
What is the flag and class status of BELLATRIX?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag and is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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