OCEAN STAR (IMO 9588500)
OCEAN STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Sao Tome and Principe flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,877, a gross tonnage of 32,983, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within various regional trades. OCEAN STAR is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and across South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Sao Tome and Principe
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 668116231
- Call sign: S9A3166
- Gross tonnage: 32983
- Deadweight: 56877 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 16/07/2024, Pyeongtaek (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/07/2026
- Registered owner: GOLDEN SEA TRANSPORTATION CO (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DALIAN SHIPPING INTL FREIGHT (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°44.7′N · 008°17.7′E · Speed 8.1 kn · received 19 April 2026 at 02:01 UTC
- Destination: Weihai (CN WEH) · ETA 3 May 2026 at 14:05 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OCEAN STAR?
OCEAN STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for OCEAN STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,877 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,983.
Which flag does OCEAN STAR fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Sao Tome and Principe. It has operated under four different flag states throughout its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2011 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 July 2024.
Where has OCEAN STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait. It has also been active within the South China Sea region.
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