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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION — Passenger · IMO 9273076

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 14.5943° S, 35.3914° W, on 6 Nov 2026, 15:37 UTC. It was sailing from LAS PALMAS to MONTEVIDEO with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.1 kn
Speed
206.0°
/ 207°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
20:18 UTCOct 28, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCNov 12, 2026
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

Identity

Passenger
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9273076
IMO Number
311603000
MMSI
C6TE3
Call Sign

Specifications

103 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
668 t
Deadweight
3,984 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CASSENS WERFT - EMDEN, GERMANY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION — Passenger

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 3,984 GT, and a dead weight of 668 tonnes, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is a passenger registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by LINDBLAD MARITIME ENTERPRISE - MONROVIA, LIBERIA, built by CASSENS WERFT - EMDEN, GERMANY.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION route and voyage history

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is currently on a voyage from LAS PALMAS to MONTEVIDEO with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-12T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 311603000
  • IMO: 9273076
  • Call sign: C6TE3
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION right now?

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 6 Nov 2026, 15:37 UTC. It was sailing from LAS PALMAS to MONTEVIDEO with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION?

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION broadcasts MMSI 311603000 and is registered as IMO 9273076, with call sign C6TE3. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION?

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the BS flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full BS flag list at /flag/bs.

How can I see the live position of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION?

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION has a gross tonnage of 3,984 GT.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION — Key Facts

MMSI
311603000
IMO number
9273076
Call sign
C6TE3
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.1 knots
Course over ground
206.0°
Heading
207°
Last known position
-14.5943°, -35.3914°
Destination
MONTEVIDEO
ETA
2026-11-12T06:00:00Z
Departure port
LAS PALMAS
Actual time of departure
2026-10-28T20:18:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
3984
Dead weight
668 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:37:14Z