POLAR STAR (IMO 9193599)
POLAR STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1999 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,642 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,301. This size and type suggest its utility in regional liquid bulk transport. POLAR STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has operated under four former 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 12 February 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 352898710
- Call sign: 3E2006
- Gross tonnage: 6301
- Deadweight: 11642 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 89 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 27/03/2024, Belawan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: POLAR STAR SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: KRONOS SHIPPING CO LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 5°42.2′S · 151°25.4′E · Speed 3.1 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 14:24 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of POLAR STAR?
POLAR STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for POLAR STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,642 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,301.
Which classification society manages POLAR STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has POLAR STAR been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded operating within the Singapore Strait.
What is the PSC inspection history for POLAR STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 February 2026. All-time records show 89 inspections since 1999 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 March 2024.
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