STAR COMET (IMO 9242596)
STAR COMET is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,970 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,277. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. STAR COMET is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the East Coast of South America. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 304416000
- Call sign: V2OF2
- Gross tonnage: 6277
- Deadweight: 7970 t
- Length overall: 133 m
- Beam: 18.7 m
- Home port: ST.JOHN'S -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/11/2025
- Registered owner: ADW 3 SCHIFFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
- Ship manager: MAGELLAN COMET SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- ISM manager: BF SHIPMANAGEMENT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 10°24.5′N · 061°29.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 20:52 UTC
- Destination: Point Lisas Industrial Port (TT PTS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR COMET?
STAR COMET is a container ship built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of STAR COMET?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,970 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,277. Its moulded beam is recorded at 18.7 metres.
Which classification society maintains STAR COMET?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS DANGEROUS GOODS INWATERSURVEY.
What is the engine power of STAR COMET?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 6,600 kW. This power output supports its operations as a container carrier.
How many inspections has STAR COMET undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 November 2025. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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