STAR MERLIN is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Barbados flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,755 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,500. This capacity is characteristic of medium-sized tankers used for regional oil product transport. STAR MERLIN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Africa, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026.
STAR MERLIN is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,755 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,500.
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 September 2022.
The vessel has been observed operating in South Asia, East Africa, and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
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