STAR TEMBU (IMO 9497579)
STAR TEMBU 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 115,259 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 64,234. This capacity is characteristic of mid-to-large scale bulk carriers used in global dry bulk commodities transport. STAR TEMBU is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 3 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538011106
- Call sign: V7A6593
- Gross tonnage: 64234
- Deadweight: 115259 t
- Length overall: 255 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 27/12/2023, Huanghua (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/02/2026
- Registered owner: SPILIA SHIPPING CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CHARTWORLD MARITIME MNGMT (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 26°27.0′N · 119°42.6′E · Speed 10.7 kn · received 8 October 2026 at 08:23 UTC
- Destination: Fuzhou (CN FOC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR TEMBU?
STAR TEMBU is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for STAR TEMBU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 115,259 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 64,234.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 41 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 February 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2011 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 December 2023.
What is the flag history of STAR TEMBU?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. Its operational history includes having flown 4 different flags in the past.
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