ORIENTAL QUEEN (IMO 9354686)
ORIENTAL QUEEN is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Palau (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,617. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. The vessel is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and South Asia/South East Asia. It has operated under four different flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 511101974
- Call sign: T8A5512
- Gross tonnage: 2617
- Deadweight: 4000 t
- Beam: 14.2 m
- Home port: Malakal Harbor
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 119 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 18/05/2026, Mersin (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2026
- Registered owner: RUBY SHIPPING LINES LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ISLAND FLAG SHIPPING LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 43°58.8′N · 029°26.5′E · Speed 8.0 kn · moored · received 18 September 2026 at 01:18 UTC
- Destination: Constanta (RO CND) · ETA 18 September 2026 at 08:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORIENTAL QUEEN?
ORIENTAL QUEEN is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORIENTAL QUEEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,617.
Which classification society manages ORIENTAL QUEEN?
The vessel is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau. This society is not listed as an IACS member.
Where has ORIENTAL QUEEN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia. It has also been recorded in the South Asia and South East Asia regions.
What is the port-state control history of ORIENTAL QUEEN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 95 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026. All-time records show 119 inspections since 2005 and 6 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 May 2026.
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