ELGA-1 (IMO 8848408)
ELGA-1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,277 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,966. At this scale, it functions as a general cargo unit suitable for regional trade. ELGA-1 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 operated under two former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 December 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 273354910
- Call sign: UAYJ
- Gross tonnage: 4966
- Deadweight: 6277 t
- Beam: 16.56 m
- Home port: Astrakhan
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/05/2012, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/12/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: RIVER SEA MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 42°57.5′N · 050°26.9′E · Speed 3.6 kn · received 1 October 2026 at 12:20 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ELGA-1?
ELGA-1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1991. It is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ELGA-1?
The vessel has a beam of 16.56 metres and a maximum draught of 4.68 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 4,966.
What engine specifications does ELGA-1 have?
The vessel is equipped with two 8NVDS 48A-3U engines. These engines were manufactured in the German Democratic Republic in 1990.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 December 2024. All-time records show 37 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 May 2012.
What is the flag and MoU status of ELGA-1?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. It is categorized within the grey band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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