PROTOSTAR (IMO 9360257)
PROTOSTAR is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,904 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 28,007, and a length overall of 221.75 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container feeder operations. PROTOSTAR is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under three former names and six 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 3 September 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 305882000
- Call sign: V21E7
- Gross tonnage: 28007
- Deadweight: 37904 t
- Length overall: 221.75 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2025
- Registered owner: FRIEDERICIA SCHIFFAHRTSGESELL (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: DANZ SHIPPING GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 19°20.9′N · 106°23.6′W · Speed 5.9 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 00:59 UTC
- Destination: Manzanillo (MX ZLO) · ETA 5 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of PROTOSTAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 221.75 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.4 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of PROTOSTAR?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,904 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,007.
Which classification society manages PROTOSTAR?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes BWM and SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19.
Where has PROTOSTAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Africa and East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for PROTOSTAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2025. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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