STAR CLIPPER

STAR CLIPPER (IMO: 8915445) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Malta flag. It has an overall length of 364 feets and a beam of 49 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 248786000
• IMO Number: 8915445
• Call Sign: 9HA2513
• Flag State: Malta
• Vessel Type: Sailing Vessel / Passenger Ship
• Official Number: 8915445

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,298 GT
• Net Tonnage: 689 NT
• Displacement: 1,736 tonnes
• Length Overall: 115.5 m (379 ft)
• Beam: 15.0 m
• Draft: 5.6 m
• Decks: 4
• Passenger Capacity: 170
• Crew: approximately 74
• Year Built: 1992

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Sail / Auxiliary Motor
• Number of Masts: 4
• Rig Type: Square-rigged Clipper Ship
• Total Sail Area: approximately 16,150 sq ft
• Auxiliary Engine: Diesel
• Engine Power: 1,014 kW
• Speed (Service): approximately 17 knots under sail
• Speed (Motor): approximately 10 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Scheepswerf van Langerbrugge
• Build Location: Ghent, Belgium
• Keel Laid: 1991
• Delivered: 1992

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Star Clippers Ltd
• Operator: Star Clippers Ltd
• Headquarters: Monaco
• Founded: 1991 by Mikael Krafft

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Fitted
• Navigation Systems: GPS, Radar
• Radio Equipment: VHF/MF/HF marine communications

Operating Region

• Primary Regions: Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Transatlantic crossings
• Seasonal Operations: Mediterranean (summer season), Caribbean (winter season)
• Port of Registry: Valletta, Malta

Vessel Description

Star Clipper is a four-masted barquentine-style sailing cruise ship operated by Star Clippers Ltd, a luxury sailing cruise line founded by Swedish entrepreneur Mikael Krafft. Built at the Scheepswerf van Langerbrugge shipyard in Ghent, Belgium, and delivered in 1992, the vessel was designed to evoke the grandeur of the great clipper ships of the 19th century.

The ship accommodates up to 170 passengers across 85 cabins and is crewed by approximately 74 officers and crew. Star Clipper operates primarily in the Mediterranean during summer months and repositions to the Caribbean for winter operations, offering an intimate, adventure-oriented sailing experience distinct from conventional cruise ships. The vessel carries a full complement of sails across its four masts and relies primarily on wind power, supplemented by diesel auxiliary engines when required. The ship is registered under the Maltese flag and maintains full SOLAS compliance for passenger vessel operations.