NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION (IMO 9273076)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2003 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 668 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,984, and a length overall of 102.7 metres. This size and configuration characterize it as a smaller-scale passenger vessel designed for specialized maritime operations. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the South America East Coast, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2025.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 311603000
- Call sign: C6TE3
- Gross tonnage: 3984
- Deadweight: 668 t
- Length overall: 102.7 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2025
- Registered owner: FILLMORE PEARL CAYMAN II LTD (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS LLC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 35°56.8′N · 005°39.3′W · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 06:21 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas (AR LPS) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION?
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of the vessel?
The vessel has a length overall of 102.7 metres and a beam of 14 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4 metres.
Which classification society maintains this ship?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is Passenger ship Ice(1A).
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2025. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent operational geographic areas.
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