JINZHOU STAR (IMO 9268552)
JINZHOU STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,518 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,378. This size class is typically utilized for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products in regional coastal or short-sea trades. JINZHOU STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has operated under three former flags and has been registered under five different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 374061000
- Call sign: 3FSO8
- Gross tonnage: 5378
- Deadweight: 8518 t
- Length overall: 112 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DRAGON SHIPPING LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: KAIYI SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 21°30.9′N · 113°52.8′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 21:48 UTC
- Destination: Vung Tau (VN VTU) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 06:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of JINZHOU STAR?
JINZHOU STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for JINZHOU STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,518 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,378.
Which classification society maintains JINZHOU STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has JINZHOU STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent operational profile in East and South East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026. All-time records show 73 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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