ORCHID (IMO 8207898)
ORCHID is a Container Ship built in 1984 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,437 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 13,488. At this scale, the vessel is configured for regional containerized cargo transport. The vessel is classed by an unspecified society and is not an IACS member. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in North Europe, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 11 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 8 June 2009.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1984
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 13488
- Deadweight: 18437 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/06/2009
- Ship manager: CB MARINE LTD (United Kingdom)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORCHID?
ORCHID is a container ship built in 1984. It is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORCHID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,437 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 13,488.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Comoros flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its service history.
Where has ORCHID been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for ORCHID?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 11 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 8 June 2009.
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