SOUTH STAR (IMO 9263186)
SOUTH STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,817 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,531. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical and petroleum products.
SOUTH STAR is classed by Vega Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has a history of operating under seven different flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Equatorial Guinea
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 631010122
- Call sign: 3CAN50
- Gross tonnage: 22531
- Deadweight: 39817 t
- Length overall: 182 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/05/2026
- Registered owner: SOUTH MARITIME SERVICES & TRDG (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EMT GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 31°31.0′N · 032°22.9′E · Speed 3.5 kn
- Destination: Port Said (EG PSD) · ETA 2026-10-04T18:36:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOUTH STAR?
SOUTH STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOUTH STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,817 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,531.
Which classification society manages SOUTH STAR?
The vessel is classed by Vega Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SOUTH STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been documented in the Mediterranean Sea and the Singapore Strait. These areas represent its recent geographic operational profile.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 May 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.