ORIENTAL FRONTIER (IMO 9214056)
ORIENTAL FRONTIER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 74,366 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,052, and a length overall of 225 metres. This size profile is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel. Recent observations place the vessel in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 441628000
- Call sign: DSQM7
- Gross tonnage: 39052
- Deadweight: 74366 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NYK BULKSHIP KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SUNGAN SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 37°3.9′N · 126°30.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 16:23 UTC
- Destination: Dangjin (KR TJI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORIENTAL FRONTIER?
ORIENTAL FRONTIER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ORIENTAL FRONTIER?
The vessel has a length overall of 225 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 74,366 metric tonnes.
What is the classification status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has ORIENTAL FRONTIER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait and throughout East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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