CAPE ORCHID (IMO 9238571)
CAPE ORCHID is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001 and flying the South Africa flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 172,569 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 87,322. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for significant dry bulk commodity transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its current status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has operated under three former flags and one former name. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 40 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 27 February 2020.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: South Africa
- Year built: 2001
- Call sign: ZR6287
- Gross tonnage: 87322
- Deadweight: 172569 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/02/2020
- Registered owner: WATER FRONT SHIPPING PTE LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: FAIRMONT SHIPPING CANADA (Canada)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPE ORCHID?
CAPE ORCHID is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CAPE ORCHID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 172,569 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 87,322.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has CAPE ORCHID been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and East Asia. It has also been tracked through the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the port-state control record for CAPE ORCHID?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 40 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 27 February 2020.
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