ORIENTAL PEARL VIII (IMO 9759202)
ORIENTAL PEARL VIII is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 2016 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,972 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,748, and a length overall of 185 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. ORIENTAL PEARL VIII is classed by China Classification Society. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 28 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 356644000
- Call sign: 3FTX3
- Gross tonnage: 24748
- Deadweight: 6972 t
- Length overall: 185 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/03/2023, Weihai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/05/2026
- Registered owner: BEYOND MOTORSHIP LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DANDONG INTERNATIONAL FERRY CO (China)
- Technical manager: DANDONG INTERNATIONAL FERRY CO., LTD
- Last AIS position: 37°25.5′N · 126°36.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 04:50 UTC
- Destination: Dandong (CN DDG) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ORIENTAL PEARL VIII?
ORIENTAL PEARL VIII is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ORIENTAL PEARL VIII?
The vessel has a length overall of 185 metres and a beam of 28 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 24,748 and a deadweight of 6,972 metric tonnes.
Which classification society handles ORIENTAL PEARL VIII?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 28 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 98 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 24 March 2023.
Where has ORIENTAL PEARL VIII been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the Panama flag and is registered to the home port of Panama.
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