ORIENT EXPLORER (IMO 8409020)
ORIENT EXPLORER is a Research Vessel built in 1988 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,328 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,478. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. ORIENT EXPLORER is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the Makassar Strait over recent periods. 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; 13 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 1 September 2014.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 273387550
- Call sign: UFLK
- Gross tonnage: 3478
- Deadweight: 1328 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/09/2006, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2014
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DALMORNEFTEGEOPHYSICA JSC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 57°21.8′N · 073°15.0′E · received 13 May 2022 at 21:10 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ORIENT EXPLORER?
ORIENT EXPLORER is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORIENT EXPLORER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 3,478 metric tonnes. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 1,328 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has ORIENT EXPLORER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the Makassar Strait. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 1 September 2014.
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