ORION (IMO 9495935)
ORION is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 51,679 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,892. At this capacity, it functions as a versatile mid-sized cargo unit for diverse maritime trades. ORION is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America West Coast, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 257087080
- Call sign: LAIS8
- Gross tonnage: 29892
- Deadweight: 51679 t
- Length overall: 188.5 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/07/2026
- Registered owner: ORION BULK KS (Norway)
- Ship manager: SEVEN SEAS CARRIERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 38°56.8′N · 118°5.4′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 00:50 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when ORION arrives in Tianjin Xingang Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORION?
ORION is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 51,679 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,892.
Which classification society maintains ORION?
ORION is classed by DNV. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ORION been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the PSC inspection history for ORION?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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