CRYSTAL ARCTICA (IMO 8509571)
CRYSTAL ARCTICA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,628 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,392. This size and type suggest a specialized role in temperature-controlled cargo transport. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. It has been observed in East Asia, North Asia, and the broader East Asia/North Asia region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 December 2025.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 273337510
- Call sign: UBGF5
- Gross tonnage: 7392
- Deadweight: 6628 t
- Length overall: 124 m
- Beam: 19.24 m
- Home port: Vladivostok
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 1997
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TRANS WIND FLEET JSC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 42°56.0′N · 132°4.1′E · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:53 UTC
- Destination: Vladivostok (RU VVO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CRYSTAL ARCTICA?
CRYSTAL ARCTICA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CRYSTAL ARCTICA?
The vessel has a beam of 19.24 metres and a maximum draught of 7.2 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 6,628 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages CRYSTAL ARCTICA?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The main engine is a 6L 50MCE type. It consists of a single unit with a rating of 5,520.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 December 2025. All-time records show 59 inspections since 1997 and no detentions.
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