Sparta (Ro-ro ship, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 20:35 UTC, under way at 9.1 kn, in the Baltic Sea. The crew-entered destination was RU KGD (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 18:31 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Sparta?

Sparta is a ro-ro ship sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 2003 by Rolandwerft. The vessel is 126 m long with a beam of 20 m and has a gross tonnage of 8,831.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Sparta?

SC-South is recorded as Registered owner for Sparta (source: Wikidata; since 2017). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

Sanctioned vessel

Sparta appears on the OFAC SDN list, the EU list of designated vessels and the Canadian autonomous sanctions list under RUSSIA-EO14024, Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII), Russia. Verify at OFAC.

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Sparta

Ro-ro ship · Russia · built 2003 · AIS Class A

IMO9268710MMSI273389870Call signUCPHLast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 20:35 UTC

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In short

Sparta (Ro-ro ship, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 20:35 UTC, under way at 9.1 kn, in the Baltic Sea. Its crew-entered AIS destination is RU KGD (Kaliningrad), with an ETA of Oct 4, 2026, 00:00 UTC; its reported draught is 5.8 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 18:31 UTC). Registered owner: SC-South (source: Wikidata, since 2017). It appears on 3 sanctions lists (details below).

Vessel type: Ro-ro ship
Flag: Russia
Year built: 2003
Gross tonnage: 8,831
Size (length × beam): 126 m × 20 m
Registered owner: SC-South

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 20:35 UTC

Position: 56.635° N, 11.7829° E
Area: Baltic Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 9.1 kn
Course: 212°
Heading: 207°

56.635° N, 11.7829° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Sparta
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9268710
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 273389870
Call signWhat is a call sign?: UCPH
Flag: Russia
Vessel type: Ro-ro ship
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 8,831
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q117103149. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.6,785 t
Length overall: 126 m
Beam: 20 m
Year built: 2003

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

Registered owner: SC-South
Source: Wikidata · since 2017 · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Harren Group(Former)
Source: Wikidata · 2010–2012 · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
SCANSCOT(Former)
Source: Wikidata · 2003–2010 · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Rolandwerft
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Jun 12, 2026	Listed on the Canadian autonomous sanctions list (Russia)	Canada Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions List (SEMA/JVCFOA)
Apr 24, 2026	Listed on the EU designated vessels (Official Journal) (Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII))	EU designated vessels (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Reg. 2017/1509 Annex XIV)
during 2017	Owner: SC-South (previously Harren Group)	Voydar relationship-change derivation (derived by Voydar from Wikidata)
May 16, 2016	Reported departure from MobileAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
May 11, 2016	Reported departure from MobileAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
May 10, 2016	Reported arrival at MobileAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
during 2010	Owner: Harren Group (previously SCANSCOT)	Voydar relationship-change derivation (derived by Voydar from Wikidata)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Sanctions listings

Every listing of this ship on the sanctions lists Voydar tracks, current and past.

List	Programme	Listed as	Listed	Status
Canadian autonomous sanctions list	Russia	Sparta	Jun 12, 2026	In force
EU designated vessels (Official Journal)	Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII)	Sparta	Apr 24, 2026	In force
OFAC SDN list (US)	RUSSIA-EO14024	SPARTA	not published by the list	In force

Source: Canada Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions List (SEMA/JVCFOA). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada.

Source: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509, Annex XIV (Official Journal of the European Union); list compiled by the Danish Maritime Authority. Licence: EU legislation (Official Journal): reuse "for commercial or non-commercial purposes" (Decision 2011/833/EU); facts.

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list. Licence: US Government public domain (17 U.S.C. §105).

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Mobile USMOB	Departure	May 16, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Mobile USMOB	Departure	May 11, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Mobile USMOB	Arrival	May 10, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Albany USALB	Departure	Sep 18, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Albany USALB	Arrival	Sep 18, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Departure	Sep 11, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Arrival	Sep 11, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Port Everglades USPEF	Departure	Aug 8, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Port Everglades USPEF	Arrival	Aug 8, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Departure	Jul 29, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Arrival	Jul 27, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Departure	Nov 2, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: January 22, 2006.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sparta now?: Sparta (Ro-ro ship, Russia flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 20:35 UTC, under way at 9.1 kn, in the Baltic Sea. The crew-entered destination was RU KGD (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 18:31 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Sparta?: Sparta is a ro-ro ship sailing under the flag of Russia, built in 2003 by Rolandwerft. The vessel is 126 m long with a beam of 20 m and has a gross tonnage of 8,831.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Sparta?: SC-South is recorded as Registered owner for Sparta (source: Wikidata; since 2017). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Sparta?: Sparta appears on the OFAC SDN list, the EU list of designated vessels and the Canadian autonomous sanctions list under RUSSIA-EO14024, Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII), Russia. No matched inspection records are displayed for Sparta. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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