SPICA (IMO 9280421)
SPICA is a tug built in 2003 and flying the flag of Russia; it is in its 23rd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 300 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 385. SPICA has been classed since 9 August 2025 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by BV, was on 28 December 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in Northern Europe (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and five other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 May 2025.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 273266360
- Call sign: UASC9
- Gross tonnage: 385
- Deadweight: 300 t
- Beam: 11.95 m
- Home port: SAINT PETERSBURG - 10251131
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/05/2025
- Last AIS position: 69°26.4′N · 033°6.7′E · Speed 8.9 kn · under way · received 25 July 2026 at 19:50 UTC
- Destination: URA · ETA 4 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SPICA?
SPICA is a tug built in 2003. It is in its 23rd year of service.
What is the deadweight of SPICA?
SPICA has a deadweight of 300 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 385.
What flag does SPICA fly?
SPICA flies the flag of Russia. Earlier it sailed under five other flags.
Who classes SPICA?
SPICA has been classed since 9 August 2025 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by BV, was on 28 December 2022. Its class notation is C #.
How many port state control inspections has SPICA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 May 2025. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2025 and no detentions.
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