OMEGA STAR (IMO 8917742)
OMEGA STAR is a Livestock Carrier built in 1991 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,454 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,578, and a length overall of 103 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of live animals. OMEGA STAR is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under 8 different flag states and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 341726002
- Call sign: V4PP7
- Gross tonnage: 3578
- Deadweight: 4454 t
- Length overall: 103 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 03/10/2016, Ravenna (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/10/2026
- Registered owner: KARAZI RO LTD (Romania)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: KARAZI SHIPPING CO LTD (Romania)
- Last AIS position: 37°33.2′N · 001°6.9′W · Speed 0.2 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 01:44 UTC
- Destination: Cartagena (CO CTG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OMEGA STAR?
OMEGA STAR is a Livestock Carrier built in 1991. It is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the dimensions of OMEGA STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 103 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 4,454 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages OMEGA STAR?
The vessel is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 October 2016.
Where has OMEGA STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia. It has also been recorded near the South America East Coast.
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