COSCO SHIPPING STAR (IMO 9795658)
COSCO SHIPPING STAR is a Container Ship built in 2019 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 197,976 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 216,359, and a length overall of 399.873 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant capacity in major international trade lanes. COSCO SHIPPING STAR is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and East Africa over recent periods. 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 14 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 477318200
- Call sign: VRSQ4
- Gross tonnage: 216359
- Deadweight: 197976 t
- Length overall: 399.873 m
- Beam: 58.6 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/04/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO SHIPPING STAR LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 13°15.7′S · 000°47.0′W · Speed 18.8 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 07:50 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of COSCO SHIPPING STAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.873 metres and a beam of 58.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
What is the capacity of COSCO SHIPPING STAR?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 197,976 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 216,359.
Which classification society maintains COSCO SHIPPING STAR?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including Gas ready and DG.
Where has COSCO SHIPPING STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and East Africa. It also operates within the South China Sea and South Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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