TROPIC LURE (IMO 8204171)
TROPIC LURE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1983 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,563 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,827, and a length overall of 90 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and coastal trade operations. 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 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 377912000
- Call sign: J8PD
- Gross tonnage: 1827
- Deadweight: 2563 t
- Length overall: 90 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TROPICAL SHIPPING (USA)
- Last AIS position: 26°46.0′N · 080°3.0′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 11:18 UTC
- Destination: USPAB
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TROPIC LURE?
TROPIC LURE is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of TROPIC LURE?
The vessel has a length overall of 90 metres. It also features a beam width of 17 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of TROPIC LURE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,563 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,827.
Where has TROPIC LURE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has TROPIC LURE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
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