ORIENT CHALLENGE (IMO 9793375)
ORIENT CHALLENGE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2017 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,972 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,766. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in the transport of refined petroleum products and chemicals. ORIENT CHALLENGE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and South 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 no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 563022700
- Call sign: 9V5083
- Gross tonnage: 29766
- Deadweight: 49972 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/07/2026
- Registered owner: OMC SHIPPING PTE LTD
- Ship manager: ORIENT MARINE CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 35°26.6′N · 129°27.8′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:55 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ORIENT CHALLENGE?
ORIENT CHALLENGE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2017 and is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ORIENT CHALLENGE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,972 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,766.
Which classification society maintains ORIENT CHALLENGE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ORIENT CHALLENGE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its recent geographic operational profile.
What is the PSC inspection history for ORIENT CHALLENGE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 26 July 2026. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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