CHANG CHEN STAR (IMO 9448217)
CHANG CHEN STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,470 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,778. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. CHANG CHEN STAR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538012109
- Call sign: V7A3983
- Gross tonnage: 34778
- Deadweight: 61470 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/02/2024, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CHANGCHEN STAR SHIP LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: QINGDAO ALAM INTL SHPG SERVICE (China)
- Last AIS position: 6°57.0′S · 110°25.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 19:15 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHANG CHEN STAR?
CHANG CHEN STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,470 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,778.
Which classification society maintains CHANG CHEN STAR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHANG CHEN STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed operating along the North America West Coast.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 19 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 August 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 February 2024.
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