FORWARD is a General Cargo Ship built in 1973 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 53rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,497 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,594. Given its size and type, it is configured for general cargo operations. FORWARD 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 seven different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 5 December 2025.
FORWARD is a General Cargo Ship built in 1973. It is currently in its 53rd year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,497 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,594.
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent records.
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 December 2025. All-time records show 54 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 13 May 2025.
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