ORIENTAL STAR (IMO 9277539)
ORIENTAL STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 88,111 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 48,042, and a length overall of 230 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. ORIENTAL STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 October 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 440186000
- Call sign: D7FO
- Gross tonnage: 48042
- Deadweight: 88111 t
- Length overall: 230 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/05/2015, Hay Point (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/10/2025
- Registered owner: NYK BULKSHIP KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: FAIR SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 19°44.9′S · 148°6.1′E · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:20 UTC
- Destination: Abbot Point (AU ABP)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when ORIENTAL STAR arrives in Abbot Point. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ORIENTAL STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 230 metres and a beam of 38 metres. These dimensions support its operation as an 88,111 DWT bulk carrier.
What is the engine specification for ORIENTAL STAR?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power output of 6 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 October 2025. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 May 2015.
What is the classification status of ORIENTAL STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has ORIENTAL STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region. These areas represent its recent geographic trading footprint.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.