ORIENTAL ARK (IMO 9424209)
ORIENTAL ARK is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 320,054 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 170,618. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. ORIENTAL ARK is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by six former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 2010, the most recent on 23 October 2022.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636014465
- Call sign: A8UA7
- Gross tonnage: 170618
- Deadweight: 320054 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/10/2022
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ORIENTAL ARK SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 22°28.5′N · 120°17.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 14:57 UTC
- Destination: Kaohsiung (TW KHH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of ORIENTAL ARK?
ORIENTAL ARK is a Crude Oil Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 320,054 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 170,618.
Which classification society maintains ORIENTAL ARK?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the flag state of ORIENTAL ARK?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. It has operated under two different flag states during its 16 years of service.
Where has ORIENTAL ARK been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and South East Asia. Recent sightings also include the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 2010, the most recent on 23 October 2022.
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