ORTELIUS (IMO 8509181)
ORTELIUS is a Passenger Ship built in 1989 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 804 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,575. This vessel is configured for passenger operations within its specific size class. ORTELIUS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 244180151
- Call sign: PCGQ
- Gross tonnage: 4575
- Deadweight: 804 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/01/2009, Hobart (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/06/2026
- Registered owner: ORTELIUS SCHEEPSREIZEN BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: OCEANWIDE MARINE SERVICES BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 25°28.8′N · 021°28.6′W · Speed 14.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 10:36 UTC
- Destination: Montevideo (UY MVD) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 11:13 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when ORTELIUS arrives in Montevideo. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORTELIUS?
ORTELIUS is a Passenger Ship built in 1989. It is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORTELIUS?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 4,575. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 804 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages ORTELIUS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ORTELIUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has ORTELIUS undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 January 2009.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.