TROPIC SUN (IMO 9039016)
TROPIC SUN is a Deck Cargo Ship built in 1992 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,450 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,536, and a length overall of 121 metres. This vessel is configured for deck cargo operations within specific regional trades. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. It has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as along the South America East Coast. The vessel has operated under one former name and one previous flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026.
- Type: Deck Cargo Ship
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 375902000
- Call sign: J8AZ2
- Gross tonnage: 6536
- Deadweight: 7450 t
- Length overall: 121 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/07/2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TROPICAL SHIPPING (USA)
- Last AIS position: 10°51.1′N · 061°39.0′W · Speed 15.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 17:36 UTC
- Destination: Bridgetown (BB BGI) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TROPIC SUN?
TROPIC SUN is a Deck Cargo Ship built in 1992. It is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the dimensions of TROPIC SUN?
The vessel has a length overall of 121 metres and a beam of 22 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 7,450 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the St Vincent and Grenadines flag. It has operated under one previous flag state during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for TROPIC SUN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 July 2016.
Where has TROPIC SUN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been recorded along the South America East Coast.
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