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SOLAR AFRICA — Cargo · IMO 9426128

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World map showing the last known position of SOLAR AFRICA at 35° 23.875' N, 139° 37.430' E
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SOLAR AFRICA is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 35.3979° N, 139.6238° E. It is sailing from KASHIMA to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 21:39 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:43 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
278.1°
/ 209°
Course / Heading
10.1 m
Static Draught
10.4 m
Current Draught

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Japan flag
KASHIMAJPKSM
ATD
05:14 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
21:39 UTCSep 6, 2026
SOLAR AFRICA

SOLAR AFRICA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9426128
IMO Number
636014894
MMSI
A8XH4
Call Sign

Specifications

190 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
58,064 t
Deadweight
32,372 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES - BALAMBAN, PHILIPPINES
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KASHIMA
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Destination Port
Port of YOKOHAMA
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About SOLAR AFRICA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOLAR AFRICA — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 32,372 GT, and a dead weight of 58,064 tonnes, SOLAR AFRICA is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by SOJITZ MARINE & ENGINEERING - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES - BALAMBAN, PHILIPPINES.

SOLAR AFRICA route and voyage history

SOLAR AFRICA is currently on a voyage from KASHIMA to YOKOHAMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T21:39:00Z. The live route and current course of SOLAR AFRICA 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 AFRICA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SOLAR AFRICA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636014894
  • IMO: 9426128
  • Call sign: A8XH4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOLAR AFRICA right now?+
SOLAR AFRICA is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from KASHIMA to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 21:39 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 AFRICA?+
SOLAR AFRICA broadcasts MMSI 636014894 and is registered as IMO 9426128, with call sign A8XH4. 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 AFRICA?+
SOLAR AFRICA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of SOLAR AFRICA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOLAR AFRICA 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 AFRICA'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 AFRICA?+
SOLAR AFRICA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SOLAR AFRICA 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 AFRICA has a gross tonnage of 32,372 GT.

SOLAR AFRICA — Key Facts

MMSI
636014894
IMO number
9426128
Call sign
A8XH4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
278.1°
Heading
209°
Last known position
35.3979°, 139.6238°
Destination
YOKOHAMA
ETA
2026-09-06T21:39:00Z
Departure port
KASHIMA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T05:14:00Z
Current draught
10.4 m
Maximum static draught
10.1 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
32372
Dead weight
58064 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:43:28Z