JIN NIU STAR (IMO 9331517)
JIN NIU STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 203,280 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 101,953, and a length overall of 300 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk commodity transport. JIN NIU STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and along the West African coast over recent periods. It has no recorded former names or previous flag changes. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636013011
- Call sign: A8JZ9
- Gross tonnage: 101953
- Deadweight: 203280 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/03/2023, Dongjiakou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/04/2026
- Registered owner: JINNIU STAR SHIP PTE LTD
- Ship manager: UC SHIPPING PTE LTD
- ISM manager: QINGDAO NANAUMI INTERNATIONAL (China)
- Last AIS position: 3°39.7′N · 012°8.4′W · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 09:28 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 15 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of JIN NIU STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 50 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a large bulk carrier.
What is the cargo capacity of JIN NIU STAR?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 203,280 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 101,953.
Which classification society maintains JIN NIU STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 March 2023.
Where has JIN NIU STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed in East, South, and West Africa.
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