NBA STAR (IMO 9177973)
NBA STAR is a General 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 24,035 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,706. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general freight operations.
NBA STAR is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the South America East Coast, and the South America East Coast, West Africa regions. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 352001654
- Call sign: 3E2682
- Gross tonnage: 14706
- Deadweight: 24035 t
- Length overall: 154 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 84 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 02/10/2024, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/07/2026
- Registered owner: STAR BULK SHIPPING INC (India)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HERMES MARITIME SERVICES PVT (India)
- Last AIS position: 59°35.6′N · 022°58.5′E · Speed 8.2 kn
- Destination: Aden (YE ADE) · ETA 2026-11-05T16:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NBA STAR?
NBA STAR is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NBA STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 24,035 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,706.
Which classification society manages NBA STAR?
The vessel is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NBA STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Africa and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the PSC inspection history for NBA STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026. All-time records show 84 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 October 2024.
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