ESSEX STAR (IMO 9348297)
ESSEX STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,745 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,137, and a length overall of 144.05 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. ESSEX STAR is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 256809000
- Call sign: 9HDA9
- Gross tonnage: 12137
- Deadweight: 16745 t
- Length overall: 144.05 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/10/2022, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: ESSEX STAR SHIPPING LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: LION BULK CARRIERS INC (Greece)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 51°57.5′N · 004°4.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 05:29 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of ESSEX STAR?
ESSEX STAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 16,745 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,137.
Who is the classification society for ESSEX STAR?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products Clean E0 ESP Ice(1A) NAV-O VCS(2).
What are the dimensions of ESSEX STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 144.05 metres and a beam of 23 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.015 metres.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 6 October 2022.
Where has ESSEX STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and North Europe. It currently flies the Malta flag and is registered in Valletta.
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