The Vela-Star: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data
IMO: 9402938
Bulk Carrier, Liberia
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Vessel Details
MMSI
636020247
Callsign
D5YI3
Width
32.0 m
Length
229.0 m
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Christian
2023-11-07
Position: Safety Officer
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Latest News (1)
Vela Star Detained at Tianjin Port Due to Compliance Issues
On October 14, 2025, the cargo vessel 'Vela Star' faced detention at Tianjin port following an inspection by authorities under the Tokyo MoU framework. The inspection uncovered a total of seven deficiencies aboard the vessel, with three categorized as serious, justifying the detention. While the specific ship areas and operational controls that were in question remained unspecified, the identified deficiencies necessitated action. As of October 16, the 'Vela Star' remained at the port, having previously docked on October 12 after its journey from Dalian.
Frequently Asked Questions
🚓 Was Vela-Star detained or arrested?
Based on available news reports, Vela-Star has been mentioned in connection with detention-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning detentions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.