TROPICAL VENUS (IMO 9430014)
TROPICAL VENUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,970 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,593. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 351794000
- Call sign: 3FPO7
- Gross tonnage: 9593
- Deadweight: 12970 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/07/2020, Mizushima (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/04/2026
- Registered owner: TROPICAL LINE SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KINKAI KISEN KK (Japan)
- ISM manager: PACIFIC SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 13°43.1′N · 109°16.7′E · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 13:54 UTC
- Destination: VN QUI NHON
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TROPICAL VENUS?
TROPICAL VENUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TROPICAL VENUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,970 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,593.
Which classification society covers TROPICAL VENUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has TROPICAL VENUS been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South East Asia. These areas represent its recent recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for TROPICAL VENUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 30 July 2020.
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