ORTELIUS (IMO 9861835)
ORTELIUS is a Hopper Dredger built in 2020 and flying the Luxembourg flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,980 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,727. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations. ORTELIUS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Luxembourg
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 253662000
- Call sign: LXOP
- Gross tonnage: 7727
- Deadweight: 9980 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/06/2026
- Registered owner: ORTELIUS SA (Luxembourg)
- Ship manager: EUROPEAN DREDGING CO SA (Luxembourg)
- ISM manager: DREDGING & MARITIME MANAGEMENT (Luxembourg)
- Last AIS position: 33°41.4′S · 059°36.8′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 17 October 2026 at 10:43 UTC
- Destination: San Pedro (AR SPD)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is ORTELIUS?
ORTELIUS is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ORTELIUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,980 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,727.
Which classification society manages ORTELIUS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ORTELIUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast region. This area is part of its recent geographic activity profile.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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