Q SEA (IMO 8408894)
TROPICAL STAR is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1986 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,998 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,749. This size and type suggest its use in specialized temperature-controlled cargo transport. TROPICAL STAR is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North Europe, West Europe, and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 341732002
- Call sign: V4PV7
- Gross tonnage: 9749
- Deadweight: 11998 t
- Beam: 21.51 m
- Home port: NASSAU -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/06/2005, Kobe (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2026
- Registered owner: Q SEA MARITIME CO LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NJ TRUST MARINE LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 34°27.7′N · 035°49.8′E · Speed 14.4 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 12:57 UTC
- Destination: Tripoli (LB KYE)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TROPICAL STAR?
TROPICAL STAR is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TROPICAL STAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,998 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,749.
Which classification society maintains TROPICAL STAR?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2000 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 June 2005.
Where has TROPICAL STAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed near the South America West Coast.
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