FAITHFUL STAR (IMO 9228320)
FAITHFUL STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2000 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,465 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,043. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. FAITHFUL STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region, and along the North America East Coast. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under eight different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 352003377
- Call sign: 3E7530
- Gross tonnage: 20043
- Deadweight: 34465 t
- Length overall: 174 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 20/03/2026, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner: FAITHFUL STAR SHIPPING
- Ship manager: CHEM STAR SHIPPING PTE LTD
- ISM manager: KRONOS SHIPPING CO LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°0.9′N · 064°18.6′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 4 October 2026 at 12:14 UTC
- Destination: ADABIYA · ETA 13 October 2026 at 07:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FAITHFUL STAR?
FAITHFUL STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FAITHFUL STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,465 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,043.
Which classification society manages FAITHFUL STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 71 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 2001 and 6 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 March 2026.
How many former names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names throughout its career. Additionally, it has operated under 8 different flag states.
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