KEMET STAR (IMO 9154282)
KEMET STAR is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,033 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,848, and a length overall of 149 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general freight operations. KEMET STAR is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under three different names and two 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 29 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 372200000
- Call sign: 3EWG2
- Gross tonnage: 11848
- Deadweight: 17033 t
- Length overall: 149 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 101 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/05/2022, Mersin (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/09/2026
- Registered owner: APEX SHIPPING LINES LTD (Egypt)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EL REEDY SHIPPING AGENCY (Egypt)
- Last AIS position: 36°8.1′N · 022°42.5′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 20:49 UTC
- Destination: Iskenderun (ISK) (TR ISK) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KEMET STAR?
KEMET STAR is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions of KEMET STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 149 metres and a beam of 23 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 17,033 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains KEMET STAR?
The vessel is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has KEMET STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for KEMET STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 71 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 September 2026. All-time records show 101 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 May 2022.
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