GOLDEN STAR (IMO 9287429)
GOLDEN STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,428 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,978. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. GOLDEN STAR is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the broader East Asia/South East Asia region. It has operated under four former flags and three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 370312000
- Call sign: 3FLX4
- Gross tonnage: 16978
- Deadweight: 28428 t
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 93 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 08/07/2025, Moji/Kitakyushu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ASIA PACIFIC SHIPPING CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Technical manager: Ocean Express Shipping Company Limited
- ISM manager: OCEAN EXPRESS SHIPPING CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 14°40.4′N · 114°58.5′E · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 06:28 UTC
- Destination: Miike Ko (JP MII) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 23:10 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GOLDEN STAR?
GOLDEN STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the engine specifications for GOLDEN STAR?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY main engine. This engine is rated at a power of 6 kW.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 62 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 November 2025. All-time records show 93 inspections since 2003 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 July 2025.
What is the capacity of GOLDEN STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,428 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,978.
What is the classification status of GOLDEN STAR?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
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