ORIENTAL MERCHANT (IMO 6617142)

ORIENTAL MERCHANT is a Container Ship built in 1967 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 59th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,566 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,863. Given its specifications, it is a smaller-scale container vessel. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. No recent geographic observation data is available for this vessel in the current dataset. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type of ORIENTAL MERCHANT?

ORIENTAL MERCHANT is a container ship. It was built in 1967 and is currently in its 59th year of service.

What are the tonnage specifications for ORIENTAL MERCHANT?

The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,566 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,863.

Which flag does the vessel currently fly?

The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.

How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?

No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.

What is the classification status of ORIENTAL MERCHANT?

The vessel is classed by an 'Other' society with a status of Not applicable. This classification society is not an IACS member.

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