VIKING (IMO 8899988)
VIKING is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,197 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,451. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. VIKING is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under 6 different flags and has been known by 4 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 18 August 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 273332410
- Call sign: UBFF2
- Gross tonnage: 2451
- Deadweight: 3197 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: VTS-BROKER LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 36°41.7′N · 051°31.3′E · Speed 3.6 kn · received 22 September 2026 at 22:03 UTC
- Destination: Now Shahr (IR NSH) · ETA 23 September 2026 at 02:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VIKING?
VIKING is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VIKING?
The vessel has a beam of 15 metres and a draught of 3.26 metres. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,451.
What engine specifications does VIKING have?
The vessel is equipped with two 6NVD 48A-2U engines. These engines were manufactured in the German Democratic Republic in 1985.
How many PSC inspections has VIKING undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025. All-time records show 30 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
What is the flag and MoU status of VIKING?
VIKING currently flies the Russian flag. This flag is categorized in the grey band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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