VOLGO-BALT 230 (IMO 8230443)
VOLGO-BALT 230 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1981 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,180 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,516. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within specific regional trades. VOLGO-BALT 230 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 February 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 273337300
- Call sign: UHZC
- Gross tonnage: 2516
- Deadweight: 3180 t
- Length overall: 114 m
- Beam: 13.23 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/04/2012, Izmit (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DONMASTER SHIPPING CO (Russia)
- Ship manager: DONMASTER CO LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 40°41.1′N · 029°20.3′E · Speed 0.2 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 23:14 UTC
- Destination: Novorossiysk (RU NVS) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VOLGO-BALT 230?
VOLGO-BALT 230 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1981 and is currently in its 45th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VOLGO-BALT 230?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,180 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,516.
Which classification society manages VOLGO-BALT 230?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has VOLGO-BALT 230 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is noted in its recent geographic activity data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 February 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 April 2012.
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