MP STAR

MP STAR (IMO: 9536260) sailing under the Viet Nam flag. It has an overall length of 371 feets and a beam of 56 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 574437000
• IMO Number: 9536260
• Call Sign: XVRJ
• Flag State: Vietnam
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 34,394 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 57,000 DWT
• Net Tonnage: 21,527 NT
• Length Overall (LOA): 189.99 m
• Beam: 32.26 m
• Draft: 12.8 m

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, diesel engine
• Service Speed: approximately 14 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Vinashin Shipbuilding Industry Group
• Country of Build: Vietnam
• Year Built: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Southern Waterway Transport Corporation (Sowatco)
• Flag: Vietnam

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• AIS Status: Active

Operating Region

• Primary Trading Area: Asia-Pacific region, including Southeast Asian coastal and international routes
• Port of Registry: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vessel Description

MP STAR is a Vietnamese-flagged bulk carrier constructed in 2011 at a Vinashin-affiliated shipyard in Vietnam. Operating under the management of Sowatco, the vessel is engaged in bulk cargo operations primarily within the Asia-Pacific trading region. As a mid-size bulk carrier with a deadweight of approximately 57,000 DWT, she is suited for the carriage of dry bulk commodities including coal, grain, and minerals. The vessel maintains an active AIS profile and operates on international commercial routes consistent with regional bulk trade patterns.