NORDIC STAR (IMO 9748679)
NORDIC STAR is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Cayman Islands flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 157,737 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 81,718, and a length overall of 277.05 metres. This size and specification are characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. NORDIC STAR is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Africa, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Cayman Islands
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 319095100
- Call sign: ZGFO8
- Gross tonnage: 81718
- Deadweight: 157737 t
- Length overall: 277.05 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Home port: GEORGE TOWN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner: NAT BERMUDA HOLDINGS LTD (Norway)
- Ship manager: SCANDIC AMERICAN SHIPPING LTD (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT-GEU (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 24°6.6′N · 086°24.4′W · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 20:52 UTC
- Destination: Daesan (DSN) (KR DSN) · ETA 3 November 2026 at 16:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NORDIC STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 277.05 metres and a beam of 48 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17.174 metres.
What is the capacity of NORDIC STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 157,737 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 81,718.
Which classification society maintains NORDIC STAR?
NORDIC STAR is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has NORDIC STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and East Africa. It has also been recorded in the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for NORDIC STAR?
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 19 August 2026. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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