GALAN (IMO 8844957)
GALAN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1978 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,476 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,597, and a length overall of 114 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. GALAN is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 273417810
- Call sign: UGGD
- Gross tonnage: 2597
- Deadweight: 3476 t
- Length overall: 114 m
- Beam: 13.23 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/10/2009, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/06/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: B&T SHIPPING LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 40°14.8′N · 050°19.0′E · Speed 8.1 kn · received 13 October 2026 at 03:43 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of GALAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 114 metres and a beam of 13.23 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 3.86 metres.
What is the engine specification for GALAN?
The vessel is powered by two 6-27,5 A2L main engines. These engines were constructed in Czechoslovakia in 1977.
How many PSC 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 30 June 2025. All-time records show 57 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 October 2009.
Where has GALAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the capacity of GALAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,476 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,597.
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