STAR TAISHAN (IMO 9519200)
STAR TAISHAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,343, a gross tonnage of 17,023, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. STAR TAISHAN is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and West Africa regions. It has operated under two former flags and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 352004430
- Call sign: 3E6728
- Gross tonnage: 17023
- Deadweight: 28343 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/04/2018, Yokkaichi (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/10/2026
- Registered owner: TAI SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEA STAR SHIPS MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 41°31.6′S · 073°2.2′W · Speed 9.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 10:18 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Montt (CL PMC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR TAISHAN?
STAR TAISHAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for STAR TAISHAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,343 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,023.
Which classification society maintains STAR TAISHAN?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history of the vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2026. All-time records show 73 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 April 2018.
Where has STAR TAISHAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in East Asia, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent operational areas.
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