CAPE STAR (IMO 9509748)
CAPE STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 175,366 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 92,050, and a length overall of 291.8 metres. At this size, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk commodity transport. CAPE STAR is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, East Asia, South East Asia, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 477826100
- Call sign: VRFM2
- Gross tonnage: 92050
- Deadweight: 175366 t
- Length overall: 291.8 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/04/2026
- Registered owner: HUAXIA KAIYUAN TIANJIN LEASING (China)
- Ship manager: FORTUNE OCEAN SHIPPING LTD-HKG (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: YKJ SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 20°25.4′S · 055°33.6′E · Speed 9.3 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 17:06 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CAPE STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 291.8 metres and a beam of 45 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 18.273 metres.
Which shipyard built CAPE STAR?
The vessel was built by Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Ind. Group Co., Ltd. in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of CAPE STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 175,366 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 92,050.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the classification of CAPE STAR?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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