BALAKEN (IMO 9632363)
BALAKEN is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Overview Flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,398 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,045, and a length overall of 154 metres. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. BALAKEN is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously sailed under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2012, the most recent on 1 October 2012.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Azerbaijan
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 423368100
- Call sign: 4JOW
- Gross tonnage: 8045
- Deadweight: 5398 t
- Length overall: 154 m
- Beam: 17.5 m
- Home port: Baku
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/10/2012
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: AZERBAIJAN CASPIAN SHIPPING (Azerbaijan)
- Last AIS position: 40°0.2′N · 053°0.8′E · under way · received 23 July 2026 at 13:08 UTC
- Destination: AZ.ALYAT
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BALAKEN?
BALAKEN is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BALAKEN?
The vessel has a length overall of 154 metres and a beam of 17.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.44 metres.
What is the engine configuration of BALAKEN?
The vessel is powered by two 5S26 MC 6.1 main engines. These engines were part of the original 2012 construction in Croatia.
How many PSC inspections has BALAKEN undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2012, the most recent on 1 October 2012.
Where has BALAKEN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. Its home port of registry is listed as Baku.
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