ORIENTAL DRAGON (IMO 9085091)
ORIENTAL DRAGON is a General Cargo Ship built in 1993 and flying the Tanzania flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,742 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,504. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale cargo operations. ORIENTAL DRAGON is classed by the Maritime Bureau of Africa. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and South Asia/South East Asia. It has operated under four former names and five different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 22 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Tanzania
- Year built: 1993
- Call sign: 5IM952
- Gross tonnage: 1504
- Deadweight: 2742 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 107 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 08/03/2025, Jinzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BOSS LINK CORP (Samoa)
- ISM manager: BEST SOLUTION INT'L LTD
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORIENTAL DRAGON?
ORIENTAL DRAGON is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ORIENTAL DRAGON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,742 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,504.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Tanzania flag. It has operated under five different flag states during its service history.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 22 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 101 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2025. All-time records show 107 inspections since 2011 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 March 2025.
Where has ORIENTAL DRAGON been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and East Asia. It has also been recorded in the South Asia and South East Asia regions.
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