ALFA-1 (IMO 9045601)
ALFA-1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,764 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,055, and a length overall of 131 metres. This size and configuration are typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal and short-sea trades. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. The vessel has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 6 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 February 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 273610370
- Call sign: UBTY2
- Gross tonnage: 6055
- Deadweight: 8764 t
- Length overall: 131 m
- Beam: 17.7 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/03/2016, Mersin (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NIKA SHIPPING LLC (Russia)
- ISM manager: KRECHET LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 45°2.8′N · 036°38.0′E · Speed 0.5 kn · received 29 July 2026 at 18:30 UTC
- Destination: Kavkaz (RU KVK)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ALFA-1?
The vessel has a length overall of 131 metres and a beam of 17.7 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.1 metres.
What is the engine specification for ALFA-1?
The main engine is a K6SZ 52/105 CL model. This single engine was constructed in Romania in 1988.
How many inspections has ALFA-1 undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 29 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 February 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2000 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 March 2016.
What is the flag status of ALFA-1?
ALFA-1 currently flies the Russia flag. It is categorized within the grey band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
What is the cargo capacity of ALFA-1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,764 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,055.
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