BIKIN (IMO 8603171)
BIKIN is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1986 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,939 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,148. This vessel is configured for temperature-controlled cargo transport. BIKIN is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has operated under five different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 273353640
- Call sign: UBZH8
- Gross tonnage: 4148
- Deadweight: 4939 t
- Length overall: 116 m
- Beam: 16.6 m
- Home port: Vladivostok
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/02/2016, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BURAN CO LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 35°5.9′N · 129°3.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 23 April 2026 at 08:04 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BIKIN?
BIKIN is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BIKIN?
The vessel has a beam of 16.6 metres and a maximum draught of 7 metres. It reports a gross tonnage of 4,148.
What engine does BIKIN use?
The vessel is equipped with a single 5UEC 45LA main engine. This engine was constructed in 1985 in Japan.
How many PSC inspections has BIKIN undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 February 2016.
What is the flag and home port of BIKIN?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. Its registered home port is Vladivostok.
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