BISTARI 8 (IMO 8410926)
BISTARI 8 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984 and flying the Indonesia flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,095. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. BISTARI 8 is classed by International Ship Class, though its current status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the South China Sea, and the Makassar Strait. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Indonesia
- Year built: 1984
- MMSI: 525003516
- Call sign: YBDY2
- Gross tonnage: 1095
- Deadweight: 1800 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/09/2009, Dumai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BISTARI GRUP PT (Indonesia)
- Last AIS position: 2°41.3′N · 100°58.5′E · Speed 7.9 kn · received 2 October 2026 at 16:19 UTC
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BISTARI 8?
BISTARI 8 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1984 and is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BISTARI 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,095.
Where has BISTARI 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the South China Sea, and the Makassar Strait. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the port-state control history of BISTARI 8?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 September 2009.
How many former names and flags has the vessel had?
BISTARI 8 has been registered under three former names. Additionally, it has operated under four different flags throughout its history.
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