Vessel
KONGO STAR
IMO 9508823
TankerBuilt 2010Active
8,581
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
13,011
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2010
Year built
Live position & voyage
LIVELoading position…
Particulars
- IMO
- 9508823
- MMSI
- 248439000
- Call sign
- 9HA2367
- Flag
- MT
- Type
- Oil Or Chemical Tanker
- Length (LOA)
- 128.6 m
- Beam
- 20.4 m
- Home port
- VALLETTA
MTOwnership
- Beneficial owner
- —
- Operator
- —
- Technical manager
- —
- Commercial manager
- —
- Class society
- LR
- Design DWT
- 13,019 t
- Flag
- Marshall Islands
- Built
- 2010
Marshall IslandsTimeline
key events over the vessel's life- Special survey
- Dry dock
- Casualty · Detained/ArrestedOn February 4, 2026, an inspection of the chemical and oil products tanker Kongo
- Built
Surveys & certificates
dry dock & statutory certificates- Last dry dock
- 11 Aug 2028
- Special survey
- 06 Jul 2030
- IOPP issued
- 24 Sep 2025
- IOPP expires
- 06 Jul 2030
Shipments carried
recent bills of ladingNo shipment records.
Inspections
recent port state control| Date | Port | Detained | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep 2025 | Brest | No | 0 |
| 12 Jan 2025 | Immingham | No | 218312, Galley, Handlingroom (Maintenance), Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,11131, On Board Training And Instructions, Life Saving Appliances, 1091, Lack Of Training |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Brest | No | 0 |
| 10 May 2023 | New York | No | 0 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | Plymouth | No | 103103, Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1011, Not As Required |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Teesport | No | 107105, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, |
Casualties
| Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | Detained/Arrested | On February 4, 2026, an inspection of the chemical and oil products tanker Kongo Star (IMO 9508823) at the Covestro Pier in Brunsbüttel, Germany, revealed the illegal discharge of 2,200CBM of untreated ballast water into the North Sea.The vessel's first officer was identified as the party responsible for the incident. Following the discovery, the officers were required to pay a security deposit of €26,253.50. No injuries were reported, and the ship was permitted to depart Brunsbüttel during the late morning of February 5th. |