STAR KIRKENES (IMO 9396127)
STAR KIRKENES is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,924 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 37,158, and a length overall of 208.73 metres. This size and configuration support its role as a general cargo carrier. STAR KIRKENES is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 257310000
- Call sign: LAHR7
- Gross tonnage: 37158
- Deadweight: 49924 t
- Length overall: 208.73 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/05/2026
- Registered owner: SAKURA SHIPPING SA-PAN (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: G2 OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: GRIEG STAR AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 32°55.4′S · 151°46.4′E · Speed 4.5 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 09:47 UTC
- Destination: Melbourne (AU MEL) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of STAR KIRKENES?
The vessel has a length overall of 208.73 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.34 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of STAR KIRKENES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,924 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,158.
Which classification society manages STAR KIRKENES?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered.
Where has STAR KIRKENES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
How many inspections has STAR KIRKENES undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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