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ORCHID EXPRESSTanker · IMO 9609641

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ORCHID EXPRESS is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6399° N, 127.9880° E. It is sailing from LIUHENG to YEOSU ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 13:33 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:15 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
220.0°
/ 314°
Course / Heading
10.9 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

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LIUHENGCNLHE
ATD
09:09 UTCAug 26, 2026
ETA
13:33 UTCSep 6, 2026
ORCHID EXPRESS

ORCHID EXPRESS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9609641
IMO Number
538005223
MMSI
V7BZ9
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
46,594 t
Deadweight
29,289 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of LIUHENG
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Destination Port
Port of YEOSU ANCH
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About ORCHID EXPRESS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ORCHID EXPRESS — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 29,289 GT, and a dead weight of 46,594 tonnes, ORCHID EXPRESS is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by MITSUI OSK LINES - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

ORCHID EXPRESS route and voyage history

ORCHID EXPRESS is currently on a voyage from LIUHENG to YEOSU ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T13:33:00Z. The live route and current course of ORCHID EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ORCHID EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS right now?+
ORCHID EXPRESS is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from LIUHENG to YEOSU ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 13:33 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 EXPRESS?+
ORCHID EXPRESS broadcasts MMSI 538005223 and is registered as IMO 9609641, with call sign V7BZ9. 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 EXPRESS?+
ORCHID EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ORCHID EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS's position updated?+
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 EXPRESS?+
ORCHID EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS has a gross tonnage of 29,289 GT.

ORCHID EXPRESS — Key Facts

MMSI
538005223
IMO number
9609641
Call sign
V7BZ9
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
220.0°
Heading
314°
Last known position
34.6399°, 127.9880°
Destination
YEOSU ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T13:33:00Z
Departure port
LIUHENG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-26T09:09:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
10.9 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
29289
Dead weight
46594 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:15:00Z