VOLGO-BALT 240 (IMO 8230546)
VOLGO-BALT 240 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 3,217 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,600. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. VOLGO-BALT 240 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. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 273334200
- Call sign: UDCN
- Gross tonnage: 2600
- Deadweight: 3217 t
- Beam: 13.23 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/02/2002, Bari (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DONMASTER CO LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 40°43.5′N · 029°29.4′E · Speed 5.0 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 09:21 UTC
- Destination: Diliskelesi (TR DIL)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VOLGO-BALT 240?
VOLGO-BALT 240 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What is the capacity of VOLGO-BALT 240?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,217 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,600.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
What is the classification status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 June 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 February 2002.
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