ORION (IMO 9294264)
ORION is a LNG Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 77,252 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 118,608, and a length overall of 290 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. ORION is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 October 2023.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 273276080
- Call sign: UAIF8
- Gross tonnage: 118608
- Deadweight: 77252 t
- Length overall: 289.5 m
- Beam: 49 m
- Home port: Sochi
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 31/10/2023
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CELTIC MARITIME & TRADING SA (Panama)
- ISM manager: ABAKAN LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 70°59.7′N · 073°49.1′E · Speed 15.3 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 07:49 UTC
- Destination: Sabetta (RU SAB) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 20:44 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORION?
ORION is an LNG Tanker built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of ORION?
The vessel has a length overall of 290 metres and a beam of 49 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.93 metres.
Which classification society manages ORION?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is recorded as Delivered.
Where has ORION been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South Africa. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
How many PSC inspections has ORION undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 October 2023. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
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