VOLGO-BALT 237 (IMO 8230510)
VOLGO-BALT 237 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1983 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,491 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,516, and a length overall of 113 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional cargo operations. VOLGO-BALT 237 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 December 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 273339800
- Call sign: UIBV
- Gross tonnage: 2516
- Deadweight: 3491 t
- Length overall: 113 m
- Beam: 13.02 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/12/2015, Mersin (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: VOLGA LLC-MOSCOW (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 47°11.1′N · 039°38.5′E · Speed 5.2 kn · received 7 July 2026 at 07:44 UTC
- Destination: Rostov-on-Don (RU ROV) · ETA 7 July 2026 at 08:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VOLGO-BALT 237?
The vessel has a length overall of 113 metres and a beam of 13.02 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 3.85 metres.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The main engine is a 6-27,5 A2L model. This engine was constructed in Czechoslovakia.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 December 2025. All-time records show 40 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 December 2015.
Where is the vessel's home port located?
The vessel's home port is Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg. It currently flies the Russian flag.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,491 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,516.
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