ASTER OCEAN (IMO 9286906)
ASTER OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 75,798 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 38,871. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. ASTER OCEAN is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has operated under three former flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 477228700
- Call sign: VRXR5
- Gross tonnage: 38871
- Deadweight: 75798 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/07/2019, Lianyungang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BIGONE LTD (China)
- ISM manager: TENGDA SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 1°30.9′N · 119°15.0′E · Speed 15.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 21:06 UTC
- Destination: Sangkulirang, Kalimantan (ID SKI) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ASTER OCEAN?
ASTER OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ASTER OCEAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 75,798 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 38,871.
Which classification society manages ASTER OCEAN?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASTER OCEAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Makassar Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Asia region.
What is the port-state control history for ASTER OCEAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026. All-time records show 72 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 July 2019.
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