STAR VIRGINIA (IMO 9698874)
STAR VIRGINIA 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 81,061 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,278. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in global dry bulk commodities transport. STAR VIRGINIA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636020417
- Call sign: D5ZD4
- Gross tonnage: 43278
- Deadweight: 81061 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/06/2017, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/05/2026
- Registered owner: ABY THREE LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager: STARBULK SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: IBLEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 5°58.7′S · 105°9.5′E · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 16:13 UTC
- Destination: BDMTB · ETA 15 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR VIRGINIA?
STAR VIRGINIA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for STAR VIRGINIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,061 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,278.
Which classification society maintains STAR VIRGINIA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 June 2017.
Where has STAR VIRGINIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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