VOLGO-BALT 228 (IMO 8841735)
VOLGO-BALT 228 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1980 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 46th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,187 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,516. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. VOLGO-BALT 228 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has operated under five different flags and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1980
- MMSI: 273374780
- Call sign: UBQN6
- Gross tonnage: 2516
- Deadweight: 3187 t
- Length overall: 114 m
- Beam: 13.02 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/01/2016, Tuzla (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: RUSSHIP LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 45°33.5′N · 047°44.2′E · Speed 2.6 kn · received 4 October 2026 at 00:08 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VOLGO-BALT 228?
VOLGO-BALT 228 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1980 and is currently in its 46th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VOLGO-BALT 228?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,187 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,516.
Which classification society manages VOLGO-BALT 228?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has VOLGO-BALT 228 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2025. All-time records show 48 inspections since 1998 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 January 2016.
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