HULK (IMO 8701284)
HULK is a tug built in 1987 and flying the flag of Italy; it is in its 39th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 195 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 263. HULK has been classed since 28 May 2025 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by DNV, was on 7 October 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 247454600
- Call sign: IOPG2
- Gross tonnage: 263
- Deadweight: 195 t
- Beam: 9 m
- Home port: TRIESTE - 809
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: OCEAN SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 45°38.1′N · 013°46.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 15 October 2026 at 23:37 UTC
- Destination: Trieste (IT TRS)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is HULK?
HULK is a tug built in 1987. It is in its 39th year of service.
What is the deadweight of HULK?
HULK has a deadweight of 195 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 263.
What flag does HULK fly?
HULK flies the flag of Italy. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes HULK?
HULK has been classed since 28 May 2025 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by DNV, was on 7 October 2022. Its class notation is + AUT-UMS ICE CLASS IC.
How many port state control inspections has HULK had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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