BLUE STAR 5 (IMO 8356053)
BLUE STAR 5 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Tanzania flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 919 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 491. Given its capacity, it is configured for smaller scale cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the South East Asia region. BLUE STAR 5 has been registered under two former names and has operated under three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 October 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Tanzania
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 677032200
- Call sign: 5IM422
- Gross tonnage: 491
- Deadweight: 919 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/10/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SOON HOE SHIPPING SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- ISM manager: OCEANFORD SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 7°28.5′N · 111°9.5′E · Speed 6.5 kn · under way · received 7 September 2026 at 07:25 UTC
- Destination: Vung Tau (VN VTU) · ETA 13 September 2026 at 15:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BLUE STAR 5?
BLUE STAR 5 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BLUE STAR 5?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 919 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 491.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Tanzania. It has operated under three different flag states throughout its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 October 2025. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Where has BLUE STAR 5 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South East Asia region. This area is part of its recent operational profile.
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