ORIENTAL NAVIGATOR (IMO 9172430)
ORIENTAL NAVIGATOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 1999 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 172,940 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 87,583. This capacity is characteristic of large-scale bulk transport operations. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include South East Asia, East Africa, and the South America East Coast. The vessel has operated under two former flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 352004802
- Call sign: 3E7042
- Gross tonnage: 87583
- Deadweight: 172940 t
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/12/2014, Port Walcott (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/10/2026
- Registered owner: PHAROS SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: HOWINGS MARITIME CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager: DALIAN HUAYANG MARITlME CO., LTD
- Last AIS position: 9°58.2′N · 061°35.6′W · Speed 4.2 kn · at anchor · received 2 October 2026 at 10:19 UTC
- Destination: BOCA GRANDE (VENEZUELA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORIENTAL NAVIGATOR?
ORIENTAL NAVIGATOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 172,940 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 87,583.
Which classification society is associated with this ship?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the port-state control history for ORIENTAL NAVIGATOR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 December 2014.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in several regions, including South East Asia and East Africa. It has also been observed near the South America East Coast.
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