RIGEL (IMO 9334894)
RIGEL is an Ore Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 297,571 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 150,836. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale bulk mineral transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 November 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 432717000
- Call sign: 7JFD
- Gross tonnage: 150836
- Deadweight: 297571 t
- Length overall: 327 m
- Beam: 55 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/11/2025
- Registered owner: RIGEL MARITIME CO LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: SANDIGAN SHIP SERVICES INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 19°42.5′S · 097°10.8′E · Speed 9.9 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 05:35 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 02:59 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of RIGEL?
RIGEL is classified as an Ore Carrier. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for RIGEL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 297,571 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 150,836.
How many inspections has RIGEL undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 November 2025. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the flag state of RIGEL?
RIGEL currently flies the Japan flag. The vessel has operated under 1 former flag state during its service history.
How many ownership changes has the vessel had?
The vessel has undergone 8 ownership changes. It has also been registered under 1 former name.
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