BBC VOLGA (IMO 9436329)
BBC VOLGA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,302 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,936, and a length overall of 143.13 metres. This vessel is configured for multi-purpose dry cargo operations and heavy cargo carriage. BBC VOLGA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, South Asia, and the East Asia and North America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under seven different flag states and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 304043000
- Call sign: V2GQ2
- Gross tonnage: 12936
- Deadweight: 17302 t
- Length overall: 143.13 m
- Beam: 22.8 m
- Home port: ST. JOHN'S
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 71 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/05/2023, Nantes (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner: ORIENTAL LEASING 69 CO LTD (Germany)
- Ship manager: BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 29°56.0′N · 090°10.6′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 15 October 2026 at 03:49 UTC
- Destination: New Orleans (US MSY)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BBC VOLGA?
The vessel has a length overall of 143.13 metres and a beam of 22.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.7 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BBC VOLGA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,302 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,936.
Which classification society manages BBC VOLGA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 71 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 May 2023.
Where has BBC VOLGA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded near the North America West Coast.
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