GRAND STAR (IMO 9593775)
GRAND STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,602 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 45,271. This size and type suggest it is configured for standard dry bulk commodity transport. GRAND STAR is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South Asia, and South Africa regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 352001837
- Call sign: 3E2752
- Gross tonnage: 45271
- Deadweight: 81602 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 13/07/2025, Abbot Point (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/12/2025
- Registered owner: HUITENG TIANJIN SHIPPING (China)
- Ship manager: LUYANG CHARTERING CORP LTD (China)
- ISM manager: YANGPU XUHUI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 5°10.4′N · 004°9.5′W · Speed 7.5 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 11:49 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ) · ETA 9 October 2026 at 19:19 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRAND STAR?
GRAND STAR is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GRAND STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,602 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 45,271.
Which classification society manages GRAND STAR?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GRAND STAR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South Asia, and South Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the port-state control history for GRAND STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 29 December 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 July 2025.
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