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St. Vincent & Grenadines flag

TROPIC UNITY — Cargo · IMO 9225275

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World map showing the last known position of TROPIC UNITY at 17° 8.257' N, 62° 9.365' W
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Current PositionLast report

TROPIC UNITY was last reported moored in the Caribbean Sea, at 17.1376° N, 62.1561° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:14 UTC. It was sailing from PHILIPSBURG to ST JOHNS with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 11:06 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
9.8 kn
Speed
260.0°
/ 254°
Course / Heading
6.7 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
02:33 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
11:06 UTCSep 7, 2026
TROPIC UNITY

TROPIC UNITY

Identity

Cargo
Type
St. Vincent & Grenadines flagVC
Flag
9225275
IMO Number
377913000
MMSI
J8PE4
Call Sign

Specifications

160 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
12,418 t
Deadweight
10,851 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHANGHAI EDWARD SHIPYARD
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PHILIPSBURG
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Destination Port
Port of ST JOHNS
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About TROPIC UNITY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TROPIC UNITY — Cargo

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 10,851 GT, and a dead weight of 12,418 tonnes, TROPIC UNITY 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 SHANGHAI EDWARD SHIPYARD.

TROPIC UNITY route and voyage history

TROPIC UNITY is currently on a voyage from PHILIPSBURG to ST JOHNS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T11:06:00Z. The live route and current course of TROPIC UNITY 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 UNITY is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TROPIC UNITY 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 UNITY right now?+
TROPIC UNITY was last reported moored in the Caribbean Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:14 UTC. It was sailing from PHILIPSBURG to ST JOHNS with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 11:06 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 UNITY?+
TROPIC UNITY broadcasts MMSI 377913000 and is registered as IMO 9225275, with call sign J8PE4. 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 UNITY?+
TROPIC UNITY 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 UNITY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TROPIC UNITY 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 UNITY'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 UNITY?+
TROPIC UNITY is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TROPIC UNITY 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 UNITY has a gross tonnage of 10,851 GT.

TROPIC UNITY — Key Facts

MMSI
377913000
IMO number
9225275
Call sign
J8PE4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VC
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
9.8 knots
Course over ground
260.0°
Heading
254°
Last known position
17.1376°, -62.1561°
Destination
ST JOHNS
ETA
2026-09-07T11:06:00Z
Departure port
PHILIPSBURG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T02:33:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
6.7 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
10851
Dead weight
12418 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T05:14:00Z