VALDIVIA STAR

VALDIVIA STAR (IMO: 9425239) sailing under the Liberia flag. It has an overall length of 423 feets and a beam of 66 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 636093326 IMO: 9425239 Call Sign: D5CQ2 Flag State: Liberia Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier Status: Active

Specification

Gross Tonnage: 32,987 GT Deadweight Tonnage: 57,000 DWT Length Overall: 189.99 m Beam: 32.26 m Draft: 12.8 m Year Built: 2009

Propulsion

Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel Propulsion Type: Single screw, fixed pitch propeller Service Speed: 14.5 knots

Shipyard

Builder: Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Country: China Year Completed: 2009

Owner / Operator

Registered Owner: Valdivia Star Shipping SA Flag of Registration: Liberia Port of Registry: Monrovia

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A Transponder GMDSS Equipment: Fitted Navigation Systems: ECDIS, GPS, Radar

Operating Region

The vessel operates primarily in international waters across major bulk cargo trade routes, including the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean corridors, serving bulk commodity trades between South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Vessel Description

The Valdivia Star is a Handymax-class bulk carrier built in 2009 at Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding in China. Designed for the transportation of dry bulk commodities such as grain, coal, iron ore, and fertilizers, the vessel reflects the standard Handymax configuration with multiple cargo holds and deck-mounted cranes enabling self-loading and self-discharging operations. With a deadweight of approximately 57,000 tonnes and a length approaching 190 meters, the vessel is suited to access a broad range of port facilities worldwide. She sails under the Liberian flag and operates within international bulk shipping markets.