YM ORCHID (IMO 9198276)
YM ORCHID is a Container Ship built in 2000 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 68,303 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 64,254. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. YM ORCHID is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former flag and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 636018263
- Call sign: D5OX6
- Gross tonnage: 64254
- Deadweight: 68303 t
- Length overall: 276 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 84 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/01/2021, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: YANG MING MARINE TRANSPORT
- ISM manager: FLEET SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 27°24.9′N · 115°21.1′W · Speed 19.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 07:17 UTC
- Destination: Manzanillo (MX ZLO) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 06:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of YM ORCHID?
YM ORCHID is a container ship built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for YM ORCHID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 68,303 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 64,254.
Which classification society maintains YM ORCHID?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has YM ORCHID been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the port-state control record for YM ORCHID?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 31 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 July 2026. All-time records show 84 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 January 2021.
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