KARAKUZ (IMO 9621558)
KARAKUZ is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2013 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,640 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,531. Given its dimensions and capacity, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2025.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 273359180
- Call sign: UBAJ2
- Gross tonnage: 4531
- Deadweight: 6640 t
- Beam: 16.6 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NAFTA-INVEST LLC (Russia)
- ISM manager: CONARO SHIPPING JSC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 40°17.5′N · 049°48.4′E · Speed 0.2 kn · received 7 October 2026 at 20:26 UTC
- Destination: Baku (BAK) (AZ BAK)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of KARAKUZ?
KARAKUZ is an Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 6,640 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,531.
What are the engine specifications for KARAKUZ?
The vessel is equipped with two Wartsila Finland Oy W6L20 engines. These engines were constructed in Finland.
What is the flag and home port of KARAKUZ?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. Its registered home port is Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
What are the dimensions of KARAKUZ?
The vessel has a beam of 16.6 metres and a maximum draught of 4.18 metres. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
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