ORE BRASIL (IMO 9488918)
ORE BRASIL is an Ore Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 402,347 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 199,631, and a length overall of 362 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk ore transport operations. ORE BRASIL is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, the Malacca Strait, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and two earlier flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 477913700
- Call sign: VRPY5
- Gross tonnage: 199631
- Deadweight: 402347 t
- Length overall: 362 m
- Beam: 65 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/07/2025
- Registered owner: ORE BRAZIL 02 HK LTD (China)
- Ship manager: HONG KONG MING WAH SHPG CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 3°10.5′N · 119°38.0′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 17:42 UTC
- Destination: Dongjiangkou (CN DJK) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of ORE BRASIL?
ORE BRASIL is an Ore Carrier designed for heavy bulk transport. It possesses a significant deadweight tonnage of 402,347 metric tonnes.
Who built ORE BRASIL and when?
The vessel was built in 2011 by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ORE BRASIL?
The vessel has a length overall of 362 metres and a beam of 65 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 23.023 metres.
What is the PSC inspection history for ORE BRASIL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2025. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Which classification society manages ORE BRASIL?
ORE BRASIL is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
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