STAR CARIOCA (IMO 9719549)
STAR CARIOCA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,262 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,320. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in global dry bulk commodities transport. STAR CARIOCA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 538006268
- Call sign: V7LF4
- Gross tonnage: 43320
- Deadweight: 81262 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 18/06/2026, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2026
- Registered owner: STAR ZEUS II LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: STARBULK SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 40°17.6′N · 122°2.2′E · Speed 8.2 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 05:08 UTC
- Destination: Qinhuangdao (CN QHD)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR CARIOCA?
STAR CARIOCA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the deadweight and gross tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,262 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,320.
Which classification society manages STAR CARIOCA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a 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 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2016 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 June 2026.
Where has STAR CARIOCA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded near the South America East Coast.
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