CORAL (IMO 8932302)
CORAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1986 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,128 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,456, and a length overall of 108 metres. This size and configuration is typical for regional general cargo operations. CORAL is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 September 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 273427610
- Call sign: UBKJ
- Gross tonnage: 2456
- Deadweight: 3128 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/02/2016, Gemlik (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/09/2025
- Registered owner: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-MTA (Russia)
- Ship manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING INC (USA)
- ISM manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-RUS (Russia)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CORAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 108 metres and a beam of 15 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 3.26 metres.
What type of engine does CORAL use?
The vessel is powered by two 6NVD 48A-2U engines. These engines were constructed in the German Democratic Republic in 1985.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 September 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 February 2016.
Where has CORAL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary recent geographic area recorded for the ship.
What is the flag status of CORAL?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. This flag is categorized within the grey band for both the Paris and Tokyo Memorandums of Understanding.
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