BLUE STAR (IMO 9579327)
BLUE STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 35,365 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,204. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. BLUE STAR is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Africa, South Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636024608
- Call sign: 5LTK6
- Gross tonnage: 23204
- Deadweight: 35365 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/06/2026
- Registered owner: BLUE STAR SHIPHOLDING LP (Germany)
- Ship manager: POOL-CARRIERS MBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager: INTERSHIP NAVIGATION CO-MAI (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 6°22.2′N · 014°31.3′W · Speed 9.9 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 08:40 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 05:02 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
BLUE STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
BLUE STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BLUE STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 35,365 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,204.
Which classification society manages BLUE STAR?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BLUE STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Singapore Strait and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. It has also been observed in the East Africa and South Africa regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for BLUE STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 June 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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