SMART (IMO 8943428)
SMART 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 3,038 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,597. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. SMART 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 seven different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 October 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 273439590
- Call sign: UFUO
- Gross tonnage: 2597
- Deadweight: 3038 t
- Beam: 15.3 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/09/2021, Oristano (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/10/2025
- Registered owner: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-MTA (Russia)
- Ship manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING INC (USA)
- ISM manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-RUS (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 47°7.3′N · 039°23.2′E · Speed 3.9 kn · at anchor · received 28 October 2025 at 09:01 UTC
- Destination: RUAZV
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SMART?
SMART is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SMART?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,038 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,597.
Which classification society manages SMART?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SMART been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
What is the PSC inspection history for SMART?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 October 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 September 2021.
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