STAR CHALLENGER (IMO 9754783)
STAR CHALLENGER is a Container Ship built in 2016 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,383 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,955. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. STAR CHALLENGER is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 440401000
- Call sign: D7CH
- Gross tonnage: 9955
- Deadweight: 12383 t
- Length overall: 141 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NAM SUNG SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager: MAGELLAN MARINE SOLUTIONS CO., LTD
- ISM manager: MAGELLAN MARINE SOLUTIONS CO (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 33°59.6′N · 133°32.4′E · Speed 1.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:19 UTC
- Destination: Mishima-Kawanoe Ko (JP MKX)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STAR CHALLENGER?
STAR CHALLENGER is a container ship built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for STAR CHALLENGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,383 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,955.
Which classification society maintains STAR CHALLENGER?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has STAR CHALLENGER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This area is consistent with its flag state of Korea (Republic of).
What is the port-state control record for STAR CHALLENGER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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