STAR GATE (IMO 9033373)
STAR GATE is a Limestone Carrier built in 1991 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,488 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,664. This vessel is configured for specialized limestone transport operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not available in the current records. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. The vessel has operated under one former name and one former flag state during its service history.
- Type: Limestone Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 353653000
- Call sign: HO3888
- Gross tonnage: 2664
- Deadweight: 3488 t
- Length overall: 91 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 104 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 27/01/2026, Busan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/04/2026
- Registered owner: TC UNION SHIPPING SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CENTURY SHIPPING CO LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 34°49.3′N · 126°22.5′E · Speed 0.4 kn · received 27 May 2026 at 03:29 UTC
- Destination: Mokpo (KR MOK)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of STAR GATE?
STAR GATE is classified as a Limestone Carrier. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for STAR GATE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,488 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,664.
How many port-state inspections has STAR GATE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 61 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. All-time records show 104 inspections since 2005 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 January 2026.
How many detentions has the vessel recorded?
STAR GATE has recorded 4 detentions. This count is based on inspection data collected over a 36-month window.
Has the vessel changed names or flags?
The vessel has one recorded former name. It has also operated under one previous flag state during its history.
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