TROPICAL BINTANG
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 357987000
- IMO: 9567348
- Call sign: 3FRW4
TROPICAL BINTANG (IMO: 9567348) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 394 feets and a beam of 69 feets.
TROPICAL BINTANG position reported at 04/23/2026 20:28:00 UTC:
Latitude: 108.230950, Longitude 108.230950 longitude
Visited ports: Mizushima, Keelung, Kisarazu Anch, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Anch, Kisarazu
TROPICAL BINTANG
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Tropical Bintang |
| MMSI | 357987000 |
| IMO Number | 9567348 |
| Call Sign | 3FRW4 |
| Flag State | Panama |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 32,987 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 57,000 (approx.) |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 190 m |
| Beam | 32.26 m |
| Draft | 12.8 m |
| Year Built | 2011 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel |
| Service Speed | ~14 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Built By | Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. |
| Country | China |
| Year Delivered | 2011 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Tropical Shipping Group (associated entity) |
| Manager | Pacific Basin Shipping (associated operator) |
| Flag Registry | Panama |
Note: Ownership and management details for this vessel may have changed. Verification against current Lloyd's Register or Equasis records is recommended.
Operating Region
- Primary Region: Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asia
- Trade Routes: Intra-Asia bulk commodity trades; reported activity in Southeast Asian and East Asian waters
- Cargo Type: Dry bulk commodities (grain, coal, ore, and similar bulk cargoes consistent with Handymax/Supramax class operations)
Vessel Description
The Tropical Bintang is a Handymax/Supramax-class dry bulk carrier registered under the flag of Panama with MMSI 357987000 and IMO 9567348. Built in 2011 at Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding in China, the vessel is designed for the transportation of dry bulk commodities across regional and international trade routes.
As a vessel of approximately 57,000 DWT, she falls within the Supramax segment, a category well suited for flexible port access and a wide range of cargo types including grain, coal, minerals, and agricultural products. Her dimensions allow access to a broad range of mid-sized ports throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The vessel operates under a Panamanian flag, consistent with many internationally trading bulk carriers seeking operational flexibility under an open registry.
Disclaimer: This profile is compiled from publicly available maritime databases (AIS records, IMO GISIS, Equasis). Some fields represent best available data and should be independently verified through official registries for commercial or legal purposes.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MIZUSHIMA | Port | 4/12/2026 |
| KEELUNG | Port | 3/11/2026 |
| KISARAZU ANCH | Anchorage | 2/21/2026 |
| KOTA KINABALU | Port | 4/7/2025 |
| KOTA KINABALU ANCH | Anchorage | 4/7/2025 |
| KOTA KINABALU | Port | 4/6/2025 |
| KOTA KINABALU ANCH | Anchorage | 4/5/2025 |
| KOTA KINABALU | Port | 4/5/2025 |
| KOTA KINABALU ANCH | Anchorage | 4/4/2025 |
| KEELUNG | Port | 2/27/2025 |
| KISARAZU | Port | 2/14/2025 |
| KISARAZU ANCH | Anchorage | 2/4/2025 |