Where is Gem Star now?

Gem Star (Bulk carrier, Portugal flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 13:51 UTC, at anchor, near Vila do Conde Pt / Barcarena (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BRVDC (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:50 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Gem Star?

Gem Star is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Portugal, built in 2011 by Tsuneishi Kure Dock. The vessel is 177 m long with a beam of 28.6 m and has a gross tonnage of 21,487.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Gem Star?

SUNBERRY OCEANWAYS LTD. is recorded as ISM manager for Gem Star (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Gem Star?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Gem Star from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Gem Star. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Gem Star

Bulk carrier · Portugal · built 2011 · AIS Class A

IMO9496173MMSI255915953Call signCQ2411Last AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 13:51 UTC

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In short

Gem Star (Bulk carrier, Portugal flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 13:51 UTC, at anchor, near Vila do Conde Pt / Barcarena (South Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is BRVDC (Vila do Conde Pt / Barcarena); its reported draught is 10 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:50 UTC). ISM manager: SUNBERRY OCEANWAYS LTD. (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting year 2025).

Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Flag: Portugal
Year built: 2011
Gross tonnage: 21,487
Size (length × beam): 177 m × 29 m
ISM manager: SUNBERRY OCEANWAYS LTD.

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 13:51 UTC

Position: 1.5512° S, 48.7864° W
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: At anchor
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 104°
Heading: 196°

1.5512° S, 48.7864° W

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Seadar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Gem Star
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9496173
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 255915953
Call signWhat is a call sign?: CQ2411
Flag: Portugal
Vessel type: Bulk carrier
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 21,487
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q105769825. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.33,171 t
Length overall: 177 m
Beam: 28.6 m
Year built: 2011

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

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ISM manager: SUNBERRY OCEANWAYS LTD.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting year 2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: Tsuneishi Kure Dock
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Seadar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Mar 17, 2015	Reported departure from Los AngelesAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Mar 4, 2015	Reported arrival at Los AngelesAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Nov 12, 2013	Reported departure from Long BeachAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2018	1,902 t	609 t	38 days	204 kg
2020	6,112 t	1,930 t	106 days	221 kg
2021	7,761 t	2,457 t	121 days	245 kg
2022	2,939 t	925 t	42 days	271 kg
2023	4,067 t	1,293 t	62 days	258 kg
2024	5,589 t	1,774 t	90 days	276 kg
2025	2,512 t	794 t	41 days	266 kg

Technical efficiency: EEXI (6.52 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Seadar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Los Angeles USLAX	Departure	Mar 17, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Los Angeles USLAX	Arrival	Mar 4, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Departure	Nov 12, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Arrival	Nov 11, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Beaumont USBPT	Departure	May 8, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Beaumont USBPT	Arrival	May 2, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Mobile USMOB	Departure	Apr 23, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Mobile USMOB	Arrival	Apr 22, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA (LA)	Departure	Feb 14, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New Orleans USMSY	Arrival	Feb 9, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Departure	Feb 6, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX)	Arrival	Feb 2, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: March 26, 2012.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gem Star now?: Gem Star (Bulk carrier, Portugal flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 13:51 UTC, at anchor, near Vila do Conde Pt / Barcarena (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BRVDC (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 13:50 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Gem Star?: Gem Star is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Portugal, built in 2011 by Tsuneishi Kure Dock. The vessel is 177 m long with a beam of 28.6 m and has a gross tonnage of 21,487.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Gem Star?: SUNBERRY OCEANWAYS LTD. is recorded as ISM manager for Gem Star (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Gem Star?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Gem Star from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Gem Star. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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