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SOLAR ICON — Cargo · IMO 9569803

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SOLAR ICON is currently moored in the East China Sea, at 30.4307° N, 122.4441° E. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 04:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 21:00 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 166°
Course / Heading
8.9 m
Static Draught
17.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:29 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
04:30 UTCNov 6, 2026
SOLAR ICON

SOLAR ICON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9569803
IMO Number
477234600
MMSI
VRQJ2
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 45 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
179,322 t
Deadweight
93,631 t
Gross Tonnage
18,659 kW
Engine Power
SUNGDONG SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About SOLAR ICON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOLAR ICON — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 93,631 GT, and a dead weight of 179,322 tonnes, SOLAR ICON 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 ICON route and voyage history

SOLAR ICON is currently on a voyage from SHANGHAI to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T04:30:00Z. The live route and current course of SOLAR ICON 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 ICON is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SOLAR ICON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477234600
  • IMO: 9569803
  • Call sign: VRQJ2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOLAR ICON right now?

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SOLAR ICON is currently moored in the East China Sea. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 04:30 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 SOLAR ICON?

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SOLAR ICON broadcasts MMSI 477234600 and is registered as IMO 9569803, with call sign VRQJ2 . 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 ICON?

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SOLAR ICON 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 ICON?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOLAR ICON 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 ICON's position updated?

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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 ICON?

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SOLAR ICON is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SOLAR ICON 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 ICON has a gross tonnage of 93,631 GT.

SOLAR ICON — Key Facts

MMSI
477234600
IMO number
9569803
Call sign
VRQJ2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
166°
Last known position
30.4307°, 122.4441°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-11-06T04:30:00Z
Departure port
SHANGHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T13:29:00Z
Current draught
17.8 m
Maximum static draught
8.9 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
93631
Dead weight
179322 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T21:00:21Z