SUN ORCHID (IMO 9468401)
SUN ORCHID is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 180,717 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 95,047. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodities transport. SUN ORCHID is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South America East Coast, South Africa, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 26 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 355067000
- Call sign: 3EVH6
- Gross tonnage: 95047
- Deadweight: 180717 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 25/05/2026, Fangcheng (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/05/2026
- Registered owner: POS MARITIME NE SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: PAN OCEAN CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: POS SM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 34°32.7′S · 014°23.2′E · Speed 10.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:45 UTC
- Destination: Tubarão Pt / Vitória (BR TUB) · ETA 22 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 SUN ORCHID?
SUN ORCHID is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SUN ORCHID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 180,717 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 95,047.
Which classification society is associated with SUN ORCHID?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 May 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2010 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 May 2026.
Where has SUN ORCHID been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including South Africa, East Asia, and the South America East Coast. These areas represent its recent operational footprint.
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