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TROPICAL — Cargo · IMO 9318280

GQUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of TROPICAL at 3° 45.885' N, 8° 46.882' E
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Current PositionLast report

TROPICAL was last reported under way, at 3.7648° N, 8.7814° E, on 7 Aug 2026, 10:35 UTC. It was sailing from BATA to BATA with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 15:36 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
198.0°
/ 50°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
2.2 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 5, 2026, 15:48 UTC
ETA
Aug 6, 2026, 15:36 UTC
From
BATA
To
BATA

Voyage Tracker

Equatorial Guinea flag
BATAGQBSG
ATD
15:48 UTCAug 5, 2026
Equatorial Guinea flag
BATAGQBSG
ETA
15:36 UTCAug 6, 2026
TROPICAL

TROPICAL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Equatorial Guinea flagGQ
Flag
9318280
IMO Number
631831000
MMSI
3CAE
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About TROPICAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TROPICAL — Cargo

TROPICAL is a cargo registered under the Equatorial Guinea flag.

TROPICAL route and voyage history

TROPICAL is currently on a voyage from BATA to BATA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-06T15:36:00Z. The live route and current course of TROPICAL 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

Vessels in the same class as TROPICAL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TROPICAL right now?+
TROPICAL was last reported under way, on 7 Aug 2026, 10:35 UTC. It was sailing from BATA to BATA with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 15:36 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 TROPICAL?+
TROPICAL broadcasts MMSI 631831000 and is registered as IMO 9318280, with call sign 3CAE. 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?+
TROPICAL is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the GQ 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 GQ flag list at /flag/gq.
How can I see the live position of TROPICAL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TROPICAL 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'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?+
As a cargo, TROPICAL 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 — Key Facts

MMSI
631831000
IMO number
9318280
Call sign
3CAE
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
GQ
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
198.0°
Heading
50°
Last known position
3.7648°, 8.7814°
Destination
BATA
ETA
2026-08-06T15:36:00Z
Departure port
BATA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-05T15:48:00Z
Current draught
2.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-07T10:35:00Z