GHAZAL STAR (IMO 9559420)
GHAZAL STAR is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,380 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,993. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. Intermaritime Certification Services, S.A. is the classification society for the vessel, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Guinea-Bissau
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 630001073
- Call sign: J5A18
- Gross tonnage: 2993
- Deadweight: 5380 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 91 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 25/02/2026, Braila (Black Sea MoU / Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/03/2026
- Registered owner: BLUE WAVE MARINE CO (Egypt)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: POLE STAR FOR MGMT & MARINE (Egypt)
- Last AIS position: 40°46.2′N · 029°28.9′E · Speed 7.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 09:18 UTC
- Destination: Gebze (TR GEB)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GHAZAL STAR?
GHAZAL STAR is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GHAZAL STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,380 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,993.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Guinea-Bissau flag. It has operated under three different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for GHAZAL STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 66 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026. All-time records show 91 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 February 2026.
Who is the classification society for this ship?
The vessel is classed by Intermaritime Certification Services, S.A. This society is not listed as an IACS member.
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