VARAGEN (IMO 8818154)
VARAGEN is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1989 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 321 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 928. Given its specifications, it is a small-scale vessel designed for vehicle and passenger transport. VARAGEN is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 232000550
- Call sign: MHBM9
- Gross tonnage: 928
- Deadweight: 321 t
- Length overall: 50 m
- Beam: 11 m
- Registered owner: SCOTLAND GOVT ORKNEY (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ORKNEY FERRIES LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 59°2.0′N · 002°56.7′W · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 06:10 UTC
- Destination: NORTH_ISLES/KWL · ETA 12 October 2026 at 18:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VARAGEN?
VARAGEN is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VARAGEN?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 928. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 321 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages VARAGEN?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VARAGEN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It currently flies the United Kingdom flag.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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