H ORCA (IMO 9164017)
H ORCA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,539 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,894. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under five different names and five different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 357229000
- Call sign: 3FPM5
- Gross tonnage: 11894
- Deadweight: 17539 t
- Length overall: 143 m
- Beam: 21.5 m
- Home port: PANAMA - 49477
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 89 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/03/2021, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/09/2025
- Registered owner: ELIJAH SPECIALITY SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HONG KONG OCEAN INTERNATIONAL (China)
- Last AIS position: 19°27.0′N · 037°22.2′E · Speed 26.0 kn · under way · received 25 September 2026 at 00:50 UTC
- Destination: Port Sudan (SD PZU) · ETA 25 September 2026 at 01:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of H ORCA?
H ORCA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for H ORCA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,539 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,894.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2025. All-time records show 89 inspections since 1998 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 March 2021.
How many times has the vessel changed names or flags?
H ORCA has been registered under 5 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 5 different flag states previously.
How many detentions has H ORCA recorded?
The vessel has recorded 3 detentions during its recent operational history. These occurred within a 36-month inspection window.
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