TWINKLE STAR (IMO 9363780)
TWINKLE STAR is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2006 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 45,750 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 28,113, and a length overall of 180 metres. This configuration is typical for medium-range oil product transport. TWINKLE STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the East Coast of South America. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 November 2025.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 538005294
- Call sign: V7CO4
- Gross tonnage: 28113
- Deadweight: 45750 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/11/2025
- Registered owner: EXPRESS SHIPPING LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PRODUCT SHIPPING & TRADING SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 27°37.9′N · 033°55.3′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 01:22 UTC
- Destination: Yanbu Industrial City (SA YBI) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 06:47 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TWINKLE STAR?
TWINKLE STAR is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of TWINKLE STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 45,750 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages TWINKLE STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has TWINKLE STAR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the East Coast of South America. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 November 2025. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
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