LUNAR STAR 1 (IMO 9687148)
LUNAR STAR 1 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,614 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,385. At this capacity, it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. LUNAR STAR 1 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 212977000
- Call sign: 5BVP6
- Gross tonnage: 22385
- Deadweight: 37614 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: MV LUNAR STAR 1 SHIPPING CO (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: OESTERREICHISCHER LLOYD CYPRUS (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 5°18.1′N · 004°1.3′W · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:27 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LUNAR STAR 1?
LUNAR STAR 1 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for LUNAR STAR 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,614 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,385.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for LUNAR STAR 1?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 16 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has LUNAR STAR 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been active in the Gulf of Mexico.
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