SOLAR ICON

IMO 9569803MMSI 477234600Call sign VRQJ2

71 km S of Simon's Town, South Africa

Last seen

34.8016° S, 18.3359° E

34.8016° S, 18.3359° E

Speed10.8kn
Course109°
DestinationCN TAO
StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination
CN TAO
ETA
7 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC
Speed
10.8 kn
Course
109°
Heading
117°
Status
Underway (engine)
Position
34.8016° S, 18.3359° E
Last report
7 Oct 2026, 00:05 UTC
Nearest port
Simon's Town71 km S of the port

Particulars

IMO
9569803
MMSI
477234600
Call sign
VRQJ2
Type
Cargo shipAIS type 70
Length
292 m
Beam
45 m
Draught
17.8 m

About SOLAR ICON

SOLAR ICON (IMO 9569803, MMSI 477234600) is a cargo ship registered in Hong Kong. It is 292 m long and 45 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 7 Oct 2026 at 00:05 UTC, placed it 71 km S of Simon's Town, South Africa. It was moving at 10.8 knots on a course of 109°. The crew reported CN TAO as the destination, with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026 at 22:00 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

Where is SOLAR ICON now?

SOLAR ICON was last reported 71 km S of Simon's Town, South Africa on 7 Oct 2026 at 00:05 UTC. It was moving at 10.8 knots on a course of 109°.

What type of ship is SOLAR ICON?

SOLAR ICON is a cargo ship. It is 292 m long and 45 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of SOLAR ICON?

The MMSI of SOLAR ICON is 477234600. Its IMO number is 9569803. Its call sign is VRQJ2.

What flag does SOLAR ICON fly?

SOLAR ICON sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).

Where is SOLAR ICON going?

SOLAR ICON reported its destination as CN TAO, with an estimated arrival on 7 Nov 2026 at 22:00 UTC.

Vessels nearby

Other ships reported close to SOLAR ICON in the last 24 hours.

Show 5 more

Similar cargo vessels

Active cargo vessels of a similar size (204–380 m).

All cargo vessels

Get an alert when SOLAR ICON reaches CN TAO

Follow SOLAR ICON on the live map with a free account. Alerts on port calls, destination changes and AIS silence come with a fleet on any plan from €9.99/month.

Track SOLAR ICON live — free