TORNADO (IMO 8897526)
TORNADO is a tug built in 1995 and flying the flag of the Comoros (not confirmed by the registry); it is in its 31st year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 118 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 331. TORNADO's class with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping was withdrawn in December 2010. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean and West Africa (latest area report: February 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and five other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 December 2023.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Comoros FALSE
- Year built: 1995
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 331
- Deadweight: 118 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/12/2023
- Registered owner: HENFORD LOGISTICS LTD (Ukraine)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NOVOFLEET (Ukraine)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TORNADO?
TORNADO is a tug built in 1995. It is in its 31st year of service.
What is the deadweight of TORNADO?
TORNADO has a deadweight of 118 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 331.
What flag does TORNADO fly?
TORNADO flies the flag of the Comoros (not confirmed by the registry). Earlier it sailed under five other flags.
Who classes TORNADO?
TORNADO's class with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping was withdrawn in December 2010.
How many port state control inspections has TORNADO had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 December 2023. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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