ORION (BI-91) class

 1 ORION-class OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIP (AGOR)

 Name       Pendant    In service        Status
 ORION      BI-91      Oct. 21, 1981     Active
   (ex-HI-91; ex-HI-92)

While the ship was under construction, the unit was named DEMETER. She is equipped to conduct physical and biological oceanography, geophysical research and hydrographic surveys.

The ship was refitted in 2007/2008, and re-engined at the same time.

Active. Subordinated to Ecuador's Naval Oceanographic...