GRAND ORION (IMO 9303194)
GRAND ORION is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,312 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,217. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. GRAND ORION is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, South America West Coast, and East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 538012711
- Call sign: V7B3229
- Gross tonnage: 59217
- Deadweight: 18312 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC AGGRESSIVE MARINE SA (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 40°7.9′N · 071°12.2′W · Speed 16.7 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 00:13 UTC
- Destination: Cristóbal (PA CTB) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND ORION?
GRAND ORION is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND ORION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,312 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,217.
Which classification society manages GRAND ORION?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
Where has GRAND ORION been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions, including East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed near the North America East Coast.
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