VOLGO-BALT 231 (IMO 8230455)
VOLGO-BALT 231 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, a gross tonnage of 2,516, and a length overall of 114 metres. This size and configuration are typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Recent observation data places the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 273338300
- Call sign: UHZZ
- Gross tonnage: 2516
- Deadweight: 3180 t
- Length overall: 114 m
- Beam: 13.19 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/11/2021, Oristano (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DONMASTER SHIPPING CO (Russia)
- Ship manager: DONMASTER CO LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 41°40.5′N · 036°10.8′E · Speed 5.7 kn · at anchor · received 13 October 2026 at 03:55 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VOLGO-BALT 231?
The vessel has a length overall of 114 metres and a beam of 13.19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 3.64 metres.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The vessel is powered by two 6-27,5 A2L main engines. These engines were constructed in Czechoslovakia in 1980.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 November 2021.
What is the cargo capacity of VOLGO-BALT 231?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,180 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,516.
Where has VOLGO-BALT 231 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It is currently flying the Russian flag and is registered in Taganrog.
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