FRIO STAR (IMO 9172947)
FRIO STAR is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1998 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,013 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,307. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. FRIO STAR is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, North Europe, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 354962000
- Call sign: H9FY
- Gross tonnage: 9307
- Deadweight: 11013 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 31/01/2018, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2026
- Registered owner: SOLMAR SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager: LAVINIA CORP (Greece)
- ISM manager: BALTMED REEFER SERVICES LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 54°35.1′N · 011°14.5′E · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 09:37 UTC
- Destination: Skagen (DK SKA) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FRIO STAR?
FRIO STAR is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FRIO STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,013 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,307.
Which classification society maintains FRIO STAR?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FRIO STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Africa, North Europe, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for FRIO STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 31 January 2018.
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