TROPIC GEM (IMO 9809930)
TROPIC GEM is a Container Ship built in 2018 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,114 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,800. This size profile is typical for feeder-class container vessels operating in regional trade routes. Classification is provided by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 377901110
- Call sign: J8QY2
- Gross tonnage: 3800
- Deadweight: 4114 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/12/2018, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TROPICAL SHIPPING CO LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 19°51.6′N · 070°43.1′W · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 11:14 UTC
- Destination: TCPLS
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TROPIC GEM?
TROPIC GEM is a container ship built in 2018. It is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TROPIC GEM?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,114 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,800.
Which classification society manages TROPIC GEM?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has TROPIC GEM been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history for TROPIC GEM?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2018 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 December 2018.
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