ORCHID (IMO 9109433)
ORCHID is a Tug built in 1994 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 167 metric tonnes and has a deadweight tonnage of 0. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. No recent geographic observation data is available for this vessel in the current dataset. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 1994
- MMSI: 431022486
- Call sign: JD2732
- Gross tonnage: 167
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MURORAN MARINE SERVICE (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 42°19.5′N · 140°58.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 19:38 UTC
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is ORCHID?
ORCHID is a Tug. It was built in 1994 and is currently in its 32nd year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of ORCHID?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 167 metric tonnes. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded as 0.
What is the flag status of ORCHID?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It is categorized in the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
How many inspections has ORCHID undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Has the vessel changed ownership or names?
The vessel has undergone 3 ownership changes during its service life. It has also been registered under 1 former name and 1 former flag.
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