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SOLAR FRONTIER — Cargo · IMO 9569798

HKUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of SOLAR FRONTIER at 6° 44.829' N, 16° 5.124' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SOLAR FRONTIER has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 6.7471° N, 16.0854° W, on 4 Sep 2026, 20:30 UTC. It was sailing from LIUHENG to HUANGHUA.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.3 kn
Speed
158.0°
/ 186°
Course / Heading
18.4 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

China flag
LIUHENGCNLHE
ATD
06:04 UTCJul 20, 2026
ETA
04:00 UTCOct 18, 2026
SOLAR FRONTIER

SOLAR FRONTIER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9569798
IMO Number
477023300
MMSI
VRQI8
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 45 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
179,018 t
Deadweight
93,631 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SUNGDONG SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of LIUHENG
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Destination Port
Port of HUANGHUA
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About SOLAR FRONTIER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOLAR FRONTIER — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 93,631 GT, and a dead weight of 179,018 tonnes, SOLAR FRONTIER is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by VALE - RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, built by SUNGDONG SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA.

SOLAR FRONTIER route and voyage history

SOLAR FRONTIER is currently on a voyage from LIUHENG to HUANGHUA with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-18T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SOLAR FRONTIER 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

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

  • MMSI: 477023300
  • IMO: 9569798
  • Call sign: VRQI8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOLAR FRONTIER right now?+
SOLAR FRONTIER has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 4 Sep 2026, 20:30 UTC. It was sailing from LIUHENG to HUANGHUA. 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 SOLAR FRONTIER?+
SOLAR FRONTIER broadcasts MMSI 477023300 and is registered as IMO 9569798, with call sign VRQI8. 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 SOLAR FRONTIER?+
SOLAR FRONTIER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of SOLAR FRONTIER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOLAR FRONTIER 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 SOLAR FRONTIER'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 SOLAR FRONTIER?+
SOLAR FRONTIER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SOLAR FRONTIER 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. SOLAR FRONTIER has a gross tonnage of 93,631 GT.

SOLAR FRONTIER — Key Facts

MMSI
477023300
IMO number
9569798
Call sign
VRQI8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.3 knots
Course over ground
158.0°
Heading
186°
Last known position
6.7471°, -16.0854°
Destination
HUANGHUA
ETA
2026-10-18T04:00:00Z
Departure port
LIUHENG
Actual time of departure
2026-07-20T06:04:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
18.4 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
93631
Dead weight
179018 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-04T20:30:00Z