SARANDA EXPRESS (IMO 8327703)
SARANDA EXPRESS is a Passenger Ship built in 1983 and flying the Albania flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 202 and has no recorded deadweight tonnage. Given its small gross tonnage, it is configured for specific passenger transport roles. SARANDA EXPRESS is classed by the Albanian Register of Shipping with a status of Delivered. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously been registered under two different names and has operated under one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2025.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: Albania
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 201100186
- Call sign: ZADO3
- Gross tonnage: 202
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Beam: 6.8 m
- Home port: SANREMO - 1806
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 15/09/2025, Kérkira (Corfu) (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: JOY CRUISE ALBANIA SHPK (Albania)
- ISM manager: ATSC (Albania)
- Last AIS position: 39°52.3′N · 020°0.2′E · received 26 June 2026 at 13:10 UTC
- Destination: Sarandë (AL SAR) · ETA 30 October 2026 at 09:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SARANDA EXPRESS?
SARANDA EXPRESS is a Passenger Ship. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of SARANDA EXPRESS?
The vessel has a recorded beam of 6.8 metres. There is no length overall or maximum draught data available in the current records.
What is the engine power of SARANDA EXPRESS?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 566 kW of power. This specification is used for its passenger ship operations.
How many inspections has SARANDA EXPRESS undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2018 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 September 2025.
Where has SARANDA EXPRESS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the flag of Albania and is registered to the home port of Sanremo - 1806.
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