DON STAR 5 (IMO 8955469)
DON STAR 5 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1976 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 50th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,551 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,716. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport operations. DON STAR 5 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 5 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1976
- MMSI: 273350080
- Call sign: UBSG3
- Gross tonnage: 2716
- Deadweight: 3551 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Home port: Taganrog
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/04/2011, Constanta (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/05/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: ARGOEXPORT LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 43°34.4′N · 039°42.6′E · Speed 1.1 kn · received 22 July 2026 at 14:05 UTC
- Destination: Kavkaz (RU KVK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DON STAR 5?
DON STAR 5 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1976 and is currently in its 50th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DON STAR 5?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,551 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,716.
Which classification society manages DON STAR 5?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has DON STAR 5 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent records.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2024. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 April 2011.
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