MERCUR STAR (IMO 9609287)
MERCUR STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 79,520, a gross tonnage of 43,501, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. MERCUR STAR is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the New Guinea Pacific, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636025736
- Call sign: 5LYX4
- Gross tonnage: 43501
- Deadweight: 79520 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: ORPHEUS MARITIME TRANSPORT LTD (Marshall Islands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TTS DENIZCILIK AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 29°50.2′S · 037°23.6′E · Speed 13.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 13:11 UTC
- Destination: Gangavaram (IN GGV)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MERCUR STAR?
MERCUR STAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MERCUR STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 79,520 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,501.
Which classification society manages MERCUR STAR?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MERCUR STAR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the New Guinea Pacific, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for MERCUR STAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 71 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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