ORION (IMO 9164029)
ORION is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,500 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,894. This capacity is typical for general cargo vessels engaged in regional or short-sea logistics. ORION is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has a history of operating under seven former names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 January 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 273298140
- Call sign: UBYV7
- Gross tonnage: 11894
- Deadweight: 17500 t
- Length overall: 142 m
- Beam: 21.5 m
- Home port: Korsakov
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/08/2002, Albany (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/01/2025
- Registered owner: UNIVERSAL LEASING CO JSC (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: OKHOTSK SHIPPING COMPANY JSC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 38°47.7′N · 118°12.9′E · Speed 11.4 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 09:14 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when ORION arrives in Tianjin Xingang Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORION?
ORION is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,500 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,894.
Which classification society manages ORION?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
How many inspections has ORION undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 January 2025. All-time records show 78 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 August 2002.
What is the flag history of ORION?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. Throughout its service life, it has operated under six different flag states.
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