TROPIC PALM (IMO 7625964)
TROPIC PALM is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1978 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,810 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,048, and a length overall of 100 metres. This size profile is characteristic of smaller regional Ro-Ro vessels. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 377911000
- Call sign: J8PB
- Gross tonnage: 3048
- Deadweight: 4810 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/04/2005, St. Croix, USVI (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TROPICAL SHIPPING (USA)
- Ship manager: TROPICAL SHIPPING CO LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 18°26.0′N · 066°5.9′W · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 12:50 UTC
- Destination: San Juan (PR SJU)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TROPIC PALM?
TROPIC PALM is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1978 and is currently in its 48th year of service.
What are the dimensions of TROPIC PALM?
The vessel has a length overall of 100 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 3,048 and a deadweight of 4,810 metric tonnes.
What flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the St Vincent and Grenadines flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 April 2005.
In which geographic regions is TROPIC PALM observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. This area is part of its recent operational profile.
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