SOLAR FRONTIER (IMO 9569798)
SOLAR FRONTIER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 179,018 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 93,631. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for significant dry bulk commodity transport. SOLAR FRONTIER is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, West Africa, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 477023300
- Call sign: VRQI8
- Gross tonnage: 93631
- Deadweight: 179018 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/02/2026
- Registered owner: HUIZHAO TIANJIN SHIPPING (South Korea)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD-KRS (South Korea)
- Technical manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO.,LTD
- Last AIS position: 0°40.2′S · 107°46.2′E · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 17:41 UTC
- Destination: Huanghua Pt (CN HUH) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SOLAR FRONTIER?
SOLAR FRONTIER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOLAR FRONTIER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 179,018 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,631.
Which classification society manages SOLAR FRONTIER?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SOLAR FRONTIER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, West Africa, and the Malacca Strait. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the port-state control record for SOLAR FRONTIER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 February 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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