SUNSHINE ACE (IMO 9338852)
SUNSHINE ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,858 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 58,917. Given its configuration, it is designed for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. SUNSHINE ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and West Africa over recent periods. It has operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 311015100
- Call sign: C6XN6
- Gross tonnage: 58917
- Deadweight: 18858 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2026
- Registered owner: SNOWSCAPE CAR CARRIERS SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MOL SHIP MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 18°50.0′N · 108°54.9′W · Speed 18.2 kn · under way under sail · received 14 October 2026 at 19:42 UTC
- Destination: Balboa (CO BAL) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 14:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SUNSHINE ACE?
SUNSHINE ACE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SUNSHINE ACE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 58,917. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,858 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SUNSHINE ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a 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 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has SUNSHINE ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including East Asia and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has also been observed in South Africa and West Africa.
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