THE WHALE ORCA (IMO 9509607)
THE WHALE ORCA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,217 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 22,863, and a length overall of 179.44 metres. This vessel is configured for multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage.
THE WHALE ORCA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under 6 former flags and 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636093302
- Call sign: A8TV8
- Gross tonnage: 22863
- Deadweight: 33217 t
- Length overall: 179.44 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/11/2020, Mykolaiv (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WHALE ORCA GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MARLOW SHIP MGMT DEUTSCHLAND (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 26°18.3′N · 079°24.6′W · Speed 2.1 kn
- Destination: Port Everglades (US PEF) · ETA 2026-10-04T10:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of THE WHALE ORCA?
The vessel has a length overall of 179.44 metres and a beam of 28 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.8 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of THE WHALE ORCA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,217 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,863.
Which classification society manages THE WHALE ORCA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2010 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 November 2020.
What is the flag history of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. Throughout its service life, it has operated under 6 different flags.
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