LUCKY STAR (IMO 9140047)
LUCKY STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996 and flying the Palau (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,387 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,766. At this capacity, it operates as a smaller bulk carrier suitable for regional cargo distribution. LUCKY STAR is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has been registered under four former names and has operated under four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 511900000
- Call sign: T8A3065
- Gross tonnage: 16766
- Deadweight: 28387 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 127 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 03/11/2022, Zhangjiangang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/01/2026
- Registered owner: GLOBAL UNIVERSE SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FUJIAN MAINSTAR SHIPPING-CHR (China)
- Last AIS position: 2°58.9′S · 146°3.6′E · Speed 11.4 kn · under way · received 3 September 2026 at 14:37 UTC
- Destination: CHANGJIANGKOU · ETA 14 September 2026 at 00:02 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LUCKY STAR?
LUCKY STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for LUCKY STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,387 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,766.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
LUCKY STAR is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 January 2026. All-time records show 127 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 November 2022.
What is the flag state and MoU status of LUCKY STAR?
The vessel currently flies the Palau (Republic of) flag. It is categorized within the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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