TROPICAL OCEAN (IMO 8927606)
TROPICAL OCEAN is a Tug built in 1997 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 129 and has no recorded deadweight tonnage. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and assistance operations.
The vessel has been observed operating in South East Asia and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 November 2024.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 563028000
- Call sign: 9V5467
- Gross tonnage: 129
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/11/2024
- Registered owner: TROPICAL SHIPPING & TRADING CO
- Ship manager: MASINDRA SHIPPING M SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 3°0.8′N · 101°22.9′E · Speed 0.3 kn
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TROPICAL OCEAN?
TROPICAL OCEAN is a Tug. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of TROPICAL OCEAN?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 129. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this specific unit.
Where has TROPICAL OCEAN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the Singapore Strait. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 November 2024. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
What is the flag status of TROPICAL OCEAN?
The vessel currently flies the Singapore flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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