DON STAR 8 (IMO 8884957)
DON STAR 8 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,606 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,715. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. DON STAR 8 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history involving 6 former names and 8 former 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 29 April 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 273331320
- Call sign: UBNF3
- Gross tonnage: 2715
- Deadweight: 3606 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 14.8 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/10/2000, Kushiro (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: ARGOEXPORT LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 47°15.6′N · 039°53.4′E · Speed 2.2 kn · received 25 September 2026 at 22:28 UTC
- Destination: Rostov-on-Don (RU ROV)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DON STAR 8?
DON STAR 8 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DON STAR 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,606 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,715.
Which classification society manages DON STAR 8?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has DON STAR 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is noted in its recent geographic activity data.
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 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2025. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 October 2000.
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