BOW STAR (IMO 9197296)
BOW STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,487 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 29,998, and a length overall of 182.88 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP ETC HL(1.85, 1.25, for deck tanks 1.70) LCS(D, I, S) NAUTICUS(Newbuilding) Plus(2) SPM TMON VCS(2). It has been observed in East Asia, the Gulf of Mexico, and West Europe over recent periods. The vessel has operated under one former name and three former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 257899000
- Call sign: LAPU8
- Gross tonnage: 29998
- Deadweight: 49487 t
- Length overall: 182.88 m
- Beam: 32.18 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS II AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 27°42.5′N · 096°44.7′W · Speed 7.3 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 01:43 UTC
- Destination: Corpus Christi (US CRP) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 07:12 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW STAR?
BOW STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 182.88 metres and a beam of 32.18 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.286 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,487 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,998.
How many inspections has BOW STAR undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
Where has BOW STAR been operating?
Recent geographic observations place the vessel in East Asia, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions include parts of North America's East Coast.
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