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TROPICAL STAR — Cargo · IMO 8408894

BSAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of TROPICAL STAR at 34° 56.448' N, 33° 39.649' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

TROPICAL STAR has not broadcast an AIS position for 34 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, at 34.9408° N, 33.6608° E, on 5 Aug 2026, 12:23 UTC. It was sailing from LARNACA to LARNACA ANCH.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
24.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
6.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Cyprus flag
LARNACACYLCA
ATD
02:32 UTCAug 5, 2026
ETA
02:32 UTCAug 5, 2026
TROPICAL STAR

TROPICAL STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
8408894
IMO Number
311087000
MMSI
C6FR8
Call Sign

Specifications

149 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
1986-01-01
Year Built
11,998 t
Deadweight
9,749 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of LARNACA
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Destination Port
Port of LARNACA ANCH
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About TROPICAL STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TROPICAL STAR — Cargo

Built in 1986, with a gross tonnage of 9,749 GT, and a dead weight of 11,998 tonnes, TROPICAL STAR is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by REEFERSHIP MARINE SERVICES - SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, built by HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

TROPICAL STAR route and voyage history

TROPICAL STAR is currently on a voyage from LARNACA to LARNACA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-05T02:32:00Z. The live route and current course of TROPICAL STAR are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

TROPICAL STAR is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TROPICAL STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311087000
  • IMO: 8408894
  • Call sign: C6FR8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TROPICAL STAR right now?+
TROPICAL STAR has not broadcast an AIS position for 34 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, on 5 Aug 2026, 12:23 UTC. It was sailing from LARNACA to LARNACA ANCH. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for TROPICAL STAR?+
TROPICAL STAR broadcasts MMSI 311087000 and is registered as IMO 8408894, with call sign C6FR8. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is TROPICAL STAR?+
TROPICAL STAR is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BS flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full BS flag list at /flag/bs.
How can I see the live position of TROPICAL STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TROPICAL STAR above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is TROPICAL STAR's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is TROPICAL STAR?+
TROPICAL STAR is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TROPICAL STAR sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. TROPICAL STAR has a gross tonnage of 9,749 GT.

TROPICAL STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
311087000
IMO number
8408894
Call sign
C6FR8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
24.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
34.9408°, 33.6608°
Destination
LARNACA ANCH
ETA
2026-08-05T02:32:00Z
Departure port
LARNACA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-05T02:32:00Z
Current draught
6.6 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
Year built
1986-01-01
Gross tonnage
9749
Dead weight
11998 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-05T12:23:00Z