STARLIGHT TRADER (IMO 9496343)
STARLIGHT TRADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 35,036, a gross tonnage of 23,426, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional bulk and general cargo operations. STARLIGHT TRADER is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636016208
- Call sign: D5FA2
- Gross tonnage: 23426
- Deadweight: 35036 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2026
- Registered owner: STARLIGHT TRADER MARITIME (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: LOAD LINE MARINE SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 22°52.8′S · 043°9.7′W · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 17 October 2026 at 17:37 UTC
- Destination: Rio de Janeiro (BR RIO)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of STARLIGHT TRADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.07 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of STARLIGHT TRADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 35,036 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,426.
Which classification society manages STARLIGHT TRADER?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has STARLIGHT TRADER been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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