TROPICAL SAND (IMO 7219090)
TROPICAL SAND is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1972 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 54th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,973 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,932. This vessel is configured for the transport of temperature-sensitive cargo. TROPICAL SAND is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 5 February 2008. The vessel has operated under one former name and one former flag state during its service history.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1972
- Call sign: 9LB2167
- Gross tonnage: 9932
- Deadweight: 10973 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/09/2003, Koper (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/02/2008
- Registered owner: TROPICAL NAVIGATION MALTA (Malta)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: REEFERSHIP MARINE SERVICES (Costa Rica)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TROPICAL SAND?
TROPICAL SAND is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1972 and is currently in its 54th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TROPICAL SAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 10,973 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,932.
What is the current class status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 5 February 2008.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It is categorized in the grey band for Paris MoU and the black band for Tokyo MoU.
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