SILVER SUN is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1988 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,772 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,187, and a length overall of 182.71 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and containers. The vessel's classification notation is Car carrier Container. It has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and South Africa over recent periods. The vessel has operated under two former names and three former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
SILVER SUN is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1988. It is currently in its 38th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 182.71 metres and a beam of 29.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.016 metres.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,772 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 39,187.
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 59 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 1998 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 January 2026.
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and South Africa. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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