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ORCHID MADEIRA — Tanker · IMO 9367401

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ORCHID MADEIRA is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.2716° N, 94.5640° W, making 11.6 knots on a course of 308°. It is sailing from MONTREAL to HOUSTON with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 00:44 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
308.0°
/ 310°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
6.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
15:31 UTCOct 25, 2026
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HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
07:00 UTCNov 6, 2026
ORCHID MADEIRA

ORCHID MADEIRA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9367401
IMO Number
538003481
MMSI
V7RD4
Call Sign

Specifications

146 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
21,206 t
Deadweight
11,640 t
Gross Tonnage
6,150 kW
Engine Power
USUKI SHIPYARD CO. LTD. - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About ORCHID MADEIRA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ORCHID MADEIRA — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 11,640 GT, and a dead weight of 21,206 tonnes, ORCHID MADEIRA is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by FAIRFIELD CHEMICAL CARRIERS - WILTON CT, United States (USA), built by USUKI SHIPYARD CO. LTD. - USUKI, JAPAN.

ORCHID MADEIRA route and voyage history

ORCHID MADEIRA is currently on a voyage from MONTREAL to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ORCHID MADEIRA 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

ORCHID MADEIRA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ORCHID MADEIRA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ORCHID MADEIRA right now?

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ORCHID MADEIRA is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from MONTREAL to HOUSTON with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 07:00 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 ORCHID MADEIRA?

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ORCHID MADEIRA broadcasts MMSI 538003481 and is registered as IMO 9367401, with call sign V7RD4. 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 ORCHID MADEIRA?

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ORCHID MADEIRA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MH flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MH flag list at /flag/mh.

How can I see the live position of ORCHID MADEIRA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ORCHID MADEIRA 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 ORCHID MADEIRA'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 ORCHID MADEIRA?

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ORCHID MADEIRA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ORCHID MADEIRA sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. ORCHID MADEIRA has a gross tonnage of 11,640 GT.

ORCHID MADEIRA — Key Facts

MMSI
538003481
IMO number
9367401
Call sign
V7RD4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
308.0°
Heading
310°
Last known position
29.2716°, -94.5640°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-11-06T07:00:00Z
Departure port
MONTREAL
Actual time of departure
2026-10-25T15:31:00Z
Current draught
6.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
11640
Dead weight
21206 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T00:44:00Z