STAR SHANGHAI (IMO 9743588)
STAR SHANGHAI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,438 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,338. This size and type suggest it is configured for versatile dry bulk commodity transport. STAR SHANGHAI is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and the South America West Coast. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636025718
- Call sign: 5LYV2
- Gross tonnage: 36338
- Deadweight: 63438 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/01/2026
- Registered owner: SHANGHAI EAGLE LLC
- Ship manager: STAR BULK SHIPMANAGEMENT
- ISM manager: IBLEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 32°21.7′S · 039°8.2′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:32 UTC
- Destination: Port Elizabeth (ZA PLZ)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR SHANGHAI?
STAR SHANGHAI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for STAR SHANGHAI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,438 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,338.
Which classification society manages STAR SHANGHAI?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has STAR SHANGHAI been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and East Asia. It has also been recorded near the South America West Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the port-state control record for STAR SHANGHAI?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 January 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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