VARNA (IMO 8505549)
VARNA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1986 and flying the Iran flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,790. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and coastal trade operations. VARNA is classed by Asia Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of operating under four different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 February 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Iran
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 422867500
- Call sign: EPA4361
- Gross tonnage: 1790
- Deadweight: 2800 t
- Length overall: 82 m
- Beam: 12.5 m
- Home port: ASTRAKHAN -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/03/2004, Monfalcone (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/02/2024
- Registered owner: TEJARAT SANAT DELFAN PJSC (Iran)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PARS OBOUR PARS TRANS SHPG LLC (Iran)
- Last AIS position: 39°22.6′N · 053°1.6′E · Speed 4.0 kn · received 28 September 2026 at 12:51 UTC
- Destination: Astrakhan (RU ASF) · ETA 1 October 2026 at 09:51 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VARNA?
VARNA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of VARNA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,790. Its beam is measured at 12.5 metres.
Which classification society manages VARNA?
The vessel is classed by Asia Classification Society. It holds the class notation # AUT-UMS GRABLOADING ICE CLASS ID and is an IACS member.
What is the PSC inspection history for VARNA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 February 2024. All-time records show 52 inspections since 1998 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 March 2004.
Where has VARNA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the flag of Iran and is registered to the home port of Astrakhan.
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