ORIENTAL DRAGON (IMO 9683104)
ORIENTAL DRAGON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 207,842, a gross tonnage of 107,336, and no length overall is specified. This capacity indicates a large-scale bulk carrier suitable for major dry bulk commodities. ORIENTAL DRAGON is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and the East and South African regions. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477979700
- Call sign: VRWD4
- Gross tonnage: 107336
- Deadweight: 207842 t
- Length overall: 299 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/06/2014, Port Hedland (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/12/2025
- Registered owner: ORIENTAL DRAGON SHIPPING INC (China)
- Ship manager: HOSCO HONG KONG LTD (China)
- ISM manager: GOLDEN TOP SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 29°51.9′N · 123°1.3′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:50 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORIENTAL DRAGON?
ORIENTAL DRAGON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the deadweight and gross tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 207,842 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 107,336.
Which classification society maintains ORIENTAL DRAGON?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ORIENTAL DRAGON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has also been recorded in the East and South African regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 December 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 June 2014.
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