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STAR JAPAN — Cargo · IMO 9254654

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STAR JAPAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, at 12.4021° N, 130.6720° E, on 4 Nov 2026, 08:52 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to BRISBANE.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.3 kn
Speed
142.0°
/ 139°
Course / Heading
8.7 m
Static Draught
11.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:35 UTCNov 1, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCNov 13, 2026
STAR JAPAN

STAR JAPAN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9254654
IMO Number
257329000
MMSI
LAZV5
Call Sign

Specifications

198 m × 31 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
44,837 t
Deadweight
32,844 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MITSUI TAMANO ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING - TAMANO, JAPAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About STAR JAPAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

STAR JAPAN — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 32,844 GT, and a dead weight of 44,837 tonnes, STAR JAPAN is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by GRIEG SHIPPING - BERGEN, NORWAY, built by MITSUI TAMANO ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING - TAMANO, JAPAN.

STAR JAPAN route and voyage history

STAR JAPAN is currently on a voyage from KAOHSIUNG to BRISBANE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-13T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of STAR JAPAN are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

STAR JAPAN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as STAR JAPAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 257329000
  • IMO: 9254654
  • Call sign: LAZV5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is STAR JAPAN right now?

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STAR JAPAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, on 4 Nov 2026, 08:52 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to BRISBANE. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for STAR JAPAN?

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STAR JAPAN broadcasts MMSI 257329000 and is registered as IMO 9254654, with call sign LAZV5. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is STAR JAPAN?

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STAR JAPAN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NO flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full NO flag list at /flag/no.

How can I see the live position of STAR JAPAN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from STAR JAPAN above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is STAR JAPAN's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is STAR JAPAN?

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STAR JAPAN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, STAR JAPAN sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. STAR JAPAN has a gross tonnage of 32,844 GT.

STAR JAPAN — Key Facts

MMSI
257329000
IMO number
9254654
Call sign
LAZV5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.3 knots
Course over ground
142.0°
Heading
139°
Last known position
12.4021°, 130.6720°
Destination
BRISBANE
ETA
2026-11-13T15:00:00Z
Departure port
KAOHSIUNG
Actual time of departure
2026-11-01T15:35:00Z
Current draught
11.8 m
Maximum static draught
8.7 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
32844
Dead weight
44837 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-04T08:52:00Z