YILDIZLAR 4 (IMO 9502568)
YILDIZLAR 4 is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Turkey flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,775 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,269, and a length overall of 199 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chips. YILDIZLAR 4 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Turkey
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 271052023
- Call sign: TCA7886
- Gross tonnage: 40269
- Deadweight: 49775 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/02/2026
- Registered owner: YE GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: YILDIZLAR DENIZ ISLETMECILIGI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 36°48.3′N · 034°39.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 11:11 UTC
- Destination: Mersin (MER) (TR MER)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of YILDIZLAR 4?
YILDIZLAR 4 is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of YILDIZLAR 4?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 49,775 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages YILDIZLAR 4?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has YILDIZLAR 4 been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. It also operates within the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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