MALAYSIA STAR (IMO 9032331)
MALAYSIA STAR is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1992 and flying the Malaysia flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,313 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 16,839, and a length overall of 152 metres. This size and type suggest its use in specialized automotive logistics and regional vehicle transport. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. Recent observation data places the vessel in the Singapore Strait, the Malacca Strait, and across South East Asia. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Malaysia
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 533000996
- Call sign: 9WLF3
- Gross tonnage: 16839
- Deadweight: 9313 t
- Length overall: 152 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 87 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/03/2022, Vladivostok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HKK JAYA SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- ISM manager: SUPERSHIP MARINE SERVICES INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 12°33.1′N · 095°14.9′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC
- Destination: Chattogram (BD CGP) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 00:18 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MALAYSIA STAR?
MALAYSIA STAR is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MALAYSIA STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 152 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 16,839.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 May 2026. All-time records show 87 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 March 2022.
Where has MALAYSIA STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the Malacca Strait. It has also been recorded operating within South East Asia.
What is the flag and MoU status of MALAYSIA STAR?
The vessel currently flies the Malaysia flag. It is categorized within the white band of the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding.
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