VOLGO-DON 5079 (IMO 8852784)
VOLGO-DON 5079 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 5,258 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,972, and a length overall of 138 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal or river-sea trades. VOLGO-DON 5079 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 three different flag states and has been known by two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 21 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 4 June 2010.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1980
- MMSI: 273359420
- Call sign: UBEH2
- Gross tonnage: 3972
- Deadweight: 5258 t
- Length overall: 138 m
- Beam: 16.5 m
- Home port: Astrakhan
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/02/2003, Eleusis (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/06/2010
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SAMARA SHIPPING CO JSC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 56°20.2′N · 043°58.4′E · Speed 3.9 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 09:47 UTC
- Destination: Vysotsk (RU VYS) · ETA 2 November 2026 at 15:09 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VOLGO-DON 5079?
VOLGO-DON 5079 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1980 and is currently in its 46th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VOLGO-DON 5079?
The vessel has a length overall of 138 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 3,972 and a deadweight of 5,258 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has VOLGO-DON 5079 been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 21 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 4 June 2010.
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