BAIKAL (IMO 9167617)
BAIKAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,600 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,998, and a length overall of 79 metres. This size profile is typical for smaller general cargo operations. BAIKAL is classed by Eastern Marine Service, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has operated under two former flags and has been registered under four different names throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 25 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 667001819
- Call sign: 9LU2622
- Gross tonnage: 1998
- Deadweight: 1600 t
- Length overall: 79 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 103 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 4
- Last PSC detention: 18/01/2025, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: FESS LINE DMCC (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FESS SHIPPING AGENCY DMCC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 43°6.2′N · 131°53.3′E · Speed 3.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 14:54 UTC
- Destination: Otaru (JP OTR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BAIKAL?
BAIKAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BAIKAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 79 metres and a beam of 14 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 1,600 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
How many PSC inspections has BAIKAL undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 25 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions, with 73 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 103 inspections since 2006 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 January 2025.
What is the classification status of BAIKAL?
The vessel is classed by Eastern Marine Service. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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