STAR LYRA (IMO 9444039)
STAR LYRA 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 179,147 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 93,152. This capacity is consistent with large-scale bulk commodity transport operations. STAR LYRA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and across West Africa over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538007549
- Call sign: V7IJ6
- Gross tonnage: 93152
- Deadweight: 179147 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/01/2026
- Registered owner: STAR NOR III LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager: STARBULK SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: STAR BULK MANAGEMENT INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 12°23.9′S · 001°50.6′E · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 14:04 UTC
- Destination: Boffa (GN BFA) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR LYRA?
STAR LYRA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for STAR LYRA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 179,147 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,152.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has STAR LYRA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in East Asia, South East Asia, and West Africa.
What is the port-state control history for STAR LYRA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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