VELA STAR (IMO 9402938)
VELA STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 83,651, a gross tonnage of 44,146, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport operations. VELA STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast and East Asia regions over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538012261
- Call sign: V7B2595
- Gross tonnage: 44146
- Deadweight: 83651 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 14/10/2025, Tianjin (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner: VELA MARE CO (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BULKSEAS MARINE MANAGEMENT SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 10°12.5′N · 109°34.8′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:47 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 13:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VELA STAR?
VELA STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VELA STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 83,651 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 44,146.
Which classification society manages VELA STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VELA STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 October 2025.
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