STAR JAPAN (IMO 9254654)
STAR JAPAN is a general cargo ship built in 2004 and flying the flag of Norway (NIS); it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 44,837 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 32,844, and a length overall of 198 metres. STAR JAPAN has been classed since 11 June 2015 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 27 July 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia; Australian and New Zealand waters; and Pacific waters off New Guinea (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 257329000
- Call sign: LAZV5
- Gross tonnage: 32844
- Deadweight: 44837 t
- Length overall: 198 m
- Beam: 31 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 83 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 01/09/2025, Xiamen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/03/2026
- Registered owner: GRIEG SHIPPING II AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: G2 OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: GRIEG STAR AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 35°4.8′N · 128°59.9′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 15:55 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is STAR JAPAN?
STAR JAPAN is a general cargo ship built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service.
What is the deadweight of STAR JAPAN?
STAR JAPAN has a deadweight of 44,837 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 32,844. It measures 198 metres overall.
What flag does STAR JAPAN fly?
STAR JAPAN flies the flag of Norway (NIS). Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes STAR JAPAN?
STAR JAPAN has been classed since 11 June 2015 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 27 July 2024.
How many port state control inspections has STAR JAPAN had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 17 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 March 2026. All-time records show 83 inspections since 2004 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 1 September 2025.
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