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TROPIC SUN — Cargo · IMO 9039016

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World map showing the last known position of TROPIC SUN at 10° 21.236' N, 61° 43.144' W
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TROPIC SUN is currently under way in the Caribbean Sea, at 10.3539° N, 61.7191° W, making 13.8 knots on a course of 83°. It is sailing from PARAMARIBO to POINT LISAS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.8 kn
Speed
82.6°
/ 85°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
02:57 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
12:30 UTCSep 8, 2026
TROPIC SUN

TROPIC SUN

Identity

Cargo
Type
St. Vincent & Grenadines flagVC
Flag
9039016
IMO Number
375902000
MMSI
J8AZ2
Call Sign

Specifications

121 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
1993-01-01
Year Built
8,200 t
Deadweight
6,536 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES SHIPBUILDING - SINGAPORE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PARAMARIBO
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Destination Port
Port of POINT LISAS
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About TROPIC SUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TROPIC SUN — Cargo

Built in 1993, with a gross tonnage of 6,536 GT, and a dead weight of 8,200 tonnes, TROPIC SUN is a cargo registered under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag. The vessel is owned by TROPICAL SHIPPING & CONSTRUCTION - RIVIERA BEACH FL, United States (USA), built by SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES SHIPBUILDING - SINGAPORE.

TROPIC SUN route and voyage history

TROPIC SUN is currently on a voyage from PARAMARIBO to POINT LISAS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:30:00Z. The live route and current course of TROPIC SUN 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TROPIC SUN right now?+
TROPIC SUN is currently under way in the Caribbean Sea. It is sailing from PARAMARIBO to POINT LISAS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:30 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for TROPIC SUN?+
TROPIC SUN broadcasts MMSI 375902000 and is registered as IMO 9039016, with call sign J8AZ2. 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 TROPIC SUN?+
TROPIC SUN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the VC 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 VC flag list at /flag/vc.
How can I see the live position of TROPIC SUN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TROPIC SUN 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 TROPIC SUN'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 TROPIC SUN?+
TROPIC SUN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TROPIC SUN 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. TROPIC SUN has a gross tonnage of 6,536 GT.

TROPIC SUN — Key Facts

MMSI
375902000
IMO number
9039016
Call sign
J8AZ2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VC
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.8 knots
Course over ground
82.6°
Heading
85°
Last known position
10.3539°, -61.7191°
Destination
POINT LISAS
ETA
2026-09-08T12:30:00Z
Departure port
PARAMARIBO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T02:57:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
1993-01-01
Gross tonnage
6536
Dead weight
8200 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:06:13Z