ORION HIGHWAY (IMO 9728071)
ORION HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,532 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 76,299. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off vessels used in the global automotive transport trade. ORION HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 5 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 374678000
- Call sign: 3ESA4
- Gross tonnage: 76299
- Deadweight: 20532 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 04/04/2026, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/09/2026
- Registered owner: ROCKFISH MARINE SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CO (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 10°42.6′N · 111°39.7′E · Speed 18.8 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 10:14 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 08:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ORION HIGHWAY?
ORION HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORION HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 20,532 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 76,299.
Which classification society manages ORION HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ORION HIGHWAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded in the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for ORION HIGHWAY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 September 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 April 2026.
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