SOLAR ORION (IMO 8911499)
SOLAR ORION is a Bulk Carrier built in 1991 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 149,518 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 77,273. At this capacity, it functions as a large-scale bulk carrier for global commodity transport. SOLAR ORION is classed by the Korean Register. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 45 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 27 February 2015.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 1991
- Call sign: DSOV2
- Gross tonnage: 77273
- Deadweight: 149518 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/02/2015, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/02/2015
- Registered owner: SHINHAN CAPITAL CO LTD (South Korea)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD-KRS (South Korea)
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of SOLAR ORION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 149,518 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 77,273.
What is the current class status of SOLAR ORION?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has SOLAR ORION been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Malacca Strait and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 45 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 27 February 2015.
How many times has the vessel changed ownership?
The vessel has undergone 9 ownership changes during its service life. It has also operated under 2 different former names and 2 former flags.
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