POLAR NIGHT (IMO 8356950)
POLAR NIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,936 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,804. This size and type suggest it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available. The vessel has previously operated under 8 different flag states and has been registered under 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 620800062
- Call sign: D6A4062
- Gross tonnage: 8804
- Deadweight: 13936 t
- Length overall: 268 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 4
- Last PSC detention: 09/11/2025, Sohar (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/11/2025
- Registered owner: POLAR NIGHT MARITIME CORP (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: LENATRANS SHIPPING CO LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 10°15.3′S · 040°12.4′E · Speed 1.5 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 05:19 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of POLAR NIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,936 metric tonnes. It also reports a gross tonnage of 8,804.
How old is the POLAR NIGHT?
The vessel was built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What is the flag state of POLAR NIGHT?
The vessel currently flies the Comoros flag. It has a history of operating under 8 different flag states.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions, with 123 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 November 2025. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2022 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 November 2025.
How many detentions has POLAR NIGHT recorded?
The vessel has recorded 5 detentions. These detentions are part of a total of 147 deficiencies found during inspections.
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