CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA (IMO 9073268)
CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1993 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,383 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,533. This vessel is configured for temperature-controlled cargo transport. CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, North Asia, and the broader East Asia/North Asia region. It has operated under five former flags and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 August 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 273395490
- Call sign: UDWU
- Gross tonnage: 7533
- Deadweight: 8383 t
- Beam: 20.2 m
- Home port: Vladivostok
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/09/2002, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TRANS WIND FLEET JSC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 50°33.4′N · 156°13.8′E · Speed 7.6 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 22:05 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA?
CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,383 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,533.
Which classification society manages CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 August 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 September 2002.
What is the flag history of CRYSTAL ANTARCTIDA?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 5 different former flags.
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