DON STAR 1 (IMO 8866735)
DON STAR 1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1980 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 46th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,541 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,715. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. DON STAR 1 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1980
- MMSI: 273441210
- Call sign: UBBV
- Gross tonnage: 2715
- Deadweight: 3541 t
- Beam: 15 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/12/2015, Izmir (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: ARGOEXPORT LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 47°4.8′N · 039°27.2′E · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 9 July 2026 at 12:32 UTC
- Destination: Rostov-on-Don (RU ROV)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DON STAR 1?
DON STAR 1 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1980 and is currently in its 46th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DON STAR 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,541 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,715.
Which classification society manages DON STAR 1?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has DON STAR 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary recent geographic area recorded for the ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 December 2015.
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