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Best sailing sunglasses: 8 practical options for eye protection on the water
- David Harding
- June 18, 2024
David Harding picks out 8 pairs of the best sailing sunglasses and explains why good quality sunglasses are so important for sailors...
Those of us who go afloat expose ourselves to a lot of ultraviolet (UV) radiation – even on cloudy days in northern Europe. We all know that too much UV is bad for our skin, but it can damage our eyes too: over-exposure can cause cataracts, macular degeneration and photokeratitis (a type of sunburn of the eye) among other conditions.
That’s why we need good quality sunglasses. Any that you buy should filter out UV rays – carrying the CE mark in Europe to show that they meet the required standard – but the best sailing sunglasses will do more besides.
They will make for easier and more comfortable vision in strong sunlight by reducing glare and increasing clarity. Glare is an obvious problem on the water, and bear in mind that water reflects 100% of the UV radiation from above. For these reasons and more, you might decide it’s worth paying for more than just a basic pair.
At a glance:
Our pick of the best sailing sunglasses available now
Gill Corona sailing sunglasses
Best sailing sunglasses from a big-name yachting apparel specialist
Specs: Filter category – 3 | Polarized – Yes | Floating – Yes
Reasons to buy: Light weight, polarized, float if dropped in water, suit a smaller face.
Reasons to avoid: If you have a really large face or head these might not be the ones for you.
Few of the big names in sailing clothing include sunglasses in their range, but Gill does. Available with frames in black, dark blue or silver/grey, Gill’s Corona sunglasses claim to block 100% of the three types of UV radiation – UVA, UVB and UVC.
They feature a hydrophobic coating to shed water (thereby reducing salt residue) and an oleophobic coating on the inside too, to help prevent smudgy vision from fingerprints and sun creams.
They’re designed to float if dropped overboard, though if you’re travelling at 6 knots in a little bit of a chop then good luck finding them. They provide a good close fit and are light and comfortable to wear. They’re also suitable for smaller faces.
Long term tested by Fox Morgan. They said “I bought these for 2021 sailing season after I misplaced my Gill Classics. I really like a lighter coloured frame and Gill have a few options for those styles too. I have a narrow face so finding sunglasses that don’t make me look like Brains from Thunderbirds is tricky.
“I have owned a few pairs of Gill sunglasses and they usually last a few seasons before I ruin them through abuse. They stand up to being chucked about and covered in salt spray really well and they are great value for money. The frames are light and I often forget I’m wearing them.”
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Tribord 100 Floating Sunglasses
Best budget polarized sunglasses
Reasons to buy: Light weight, polarized, float if dropped in water, don’t fall off easily
Reasons to avoid: Lack of rubber grips on nose/ear pieces, wouldn’t suit those with a wider head
This budget option from Decathlon recently came out on top in our sister title Yachting Monthly ‘s 2022 review of the best polarized sunglasses for sailors .
“As the cheapest shades in our test, we weren’t expecting much from these, but were pleasantly surprised when we took them out of the box as they looked and felt pretty good for such a budget pair,” writes editor Theo Stocker.
“The mirrored polycarbonate lenses sit in an understated frame with in-built buoyancy, making these one of only two floating sunglasses on test. There is no grippy rubber on the nose or ear pieces, but the arms do hook behind the ears with holes to attach a strap.
“Amazingly, these were some of the most secure sunglasses on test, requiring over 500g force to pull them off, perhaps in part thanks to these being the narrowest glasses we tried.”
Oakley Clifden sailing sunglasses
Best sailing sunglasses for the fashion-conscious
Specs: Filter category – 3/4 | Polarized – Yes | Floating – Unclear
Reasons to buy: Unique style from a big name, plus side protection from winds or spray.
Reasons to avoid: Unclear if they’d float or not.
If you prefer flatter lenses to the curved wraparound style, but still want protection from the sides, Oakley’s Clifden might be what you’re looking for.
Oakley says that the polarized lenses are set apart by the fact that they’re made using an infusion moulding process that forms a single layer, as opposed to several layers bonded together with adhesives.
Side shields provide protection around the outside edges of the lenses and a ‘bridge blocker’ fills the gap in the middle over the nose. Lenses are available in a range of tints, the ‘Deep Water Polarized’ being suggested for sailing.
Eyelevel Clearwater sunglasses
Best budget sailing sunglasses
Specs: Filter category – 3 | Polarized – Yes | Floating – Unclear
Reasons to buy: An affordable that offers full UVA/UVB protection.
Reasons to avoid: Shape may not suit a slender face.
Despite their budget price, these stylish, partially-framed shades from EyeLevel’s Polarized Sports range claim to block 100% of UVA and UVB and come with mirrored lenses in a choice of red or blue.
They felt a little more flexible than some alternatives with frames that extend around the entire lens. On the other hand, the full wraparound shape, close fit and generous size of the lenses all combine to give good protection from every angle, which is important when you’re on the water and often surrounded by highly reflective surfaces on boats.
Gill Race Vision Bi-Focal sailing sunglasses
Best bi-focal sailing sunglasses
Reasons to buy: Designed to float; bi-focal element means they can be used as an alternative to reading glasses.
Reasons to avoid: Comes in a soft pouch, rather than a hard case; some reviews report blistering on the interior after a couple of years’ use.
Like Gill’s Classic sailing sunglasses, the Race Vision Bi-Focals are polarized, coated to repel water, oil and fingerprints, designed to eliminate UV rays and also offer built-in flotation. The injection-moulded lenses are said to offer high levels of impact protection as well as scratch-resistance.
As their name suggests, their principal extra feature is the bi-focal element. Virtually undetectable from the outside, and set into the lower part of the lenses towards the nose bridge, it’s available in strengths +1.5 and +2.5 diopter.
If you need reading glasses, Gill’s Bi-Focals might well allow you to leave them at home when heading afloat for the day. Frames come in black or wood-effect.
Triggernaut Transmission sunglasses
Specs: Filter category – 1/3 | Polarized – Yes | Floating – Yes (with additional £3 float)
Best high-tech sailing sunglasses
Reasons to buy: Interchangeable lenses allow you to swap from polarized to low-light lenses; head strap is ideal for watersports; comes in a hard case.
German technology comes to the fore in these ‘performance sports’ sunglasses from Triggernaut. For a start they come with interchangeable lenses: if the polarized grey ones are too dark in low-light conditions, you can change them for an orange pair that will give you a lighter and brighter outlook.
Both are made from a polycarbonate that’s described as shatterproof. Also said to be shatterproof, as well as flexible, are the polyamide frames.
Setting the Triggernauts apart from many sunglasses are two features that make them particularly suitable for watersports . One is the inclusion of a head strap, to help keep them in place if you meet the water unexpectedly.
The other is the ‘windblock’: a padded insert that fits inside the rims and reduces the amount of wind (and light) that can pass between the lenses and your eyes. It can be snapped in and out as you like.
Dirty Dog Wetglass Curl II sunglasses
Best sailing sunglasses for watersports-lovers
Reasons to buy: Vent holes reduce fogging in hot, wet conditions; floats if dropped in water; comes with a 2-year warranty.
Reasons to avoid: More lightweight options are available.
Both the appearance and the features of the Wetglass Curl II make it clear that they were designed with serious watersports in mind: they have polarized lenses in polycarbonate, four UV filters to keep damaging rays away from the eyes, vent holes in the polyamide frames to reduce fogging, and a clip-in detachable strap that looks more likely to stay in place than some of those that slip over the ends of the earpieces (and all too easily slip off again).
Colour options include green lenses in a black frame or grey/blue lenses in a crystal frame.
Bollé Python Black/Blue Matte sunglasses
Best wraparound sailing sunglasses
Specs: Filter category – 1/3 | Polarized – Yes | Floating – Unclear
Reasons to buy: Available in a choice of lenses; lightweight design.
Reasons to avoid: Comes in a soft pouch, rather than a hard case.
Bollé’s solution for better vision on the water is to give the polycarbonate lenses in their Python sunglasses a blue tint to enhance contrast.
However, the wraparound Python style (pythons are known for wrapping around things, after all) is also available with lenses in grey or ‘Brown Fire’, while the frames, made from a lightweight nylon, are offered in shiny black as opposed to matte.
Whichever colour of lens you choose, all are polarized and given hydrophobic and oleophobic treatments. Bollé Pythons are supplied with a microfibre cleaning cloth and a soft protective case.
What we look for in the best sailing sunglasses?
- Polarized: Sunglasses that are polarized should cut out more glare than those that are not polarized, and some manufacturers incorporate more effective polarisation technology than others.
- Water repellent coating: Additional anti-reflective coatings are a feature you will often find, while hydrophobic finishes help repel water – an obvious benefit when you’re afloat.
- UV protection: Bear in mind that darker lenses don’t indicate a higher level of UV protection: the level of tint is a different factor. A further potentially confusing element is that the base colour of the lenses – the cast (if any) that they add when you look through them – is not necessarily the same as the colour of the lenses that you see from the outside.
- Comfort: Whatever features you choose, it’s worth buying close-fitting or wrap-around styles if you want to minimise the amount of unfiltered light reaching your eyes from the sides. And larger lenses can be worth having, because they will help protect the delicate skin around the eyes.
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- By George Sass Sr.
- Updated: February 17, 2012
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Although the economics of large-scale solar-energy projects for commercial or residential installations continue to be a challenge and solar-hybrid-powered boats have proved to be overly complex and expensive, many power and sailing vessels can benefit greatly from the use of solar energy to help manage their electrical power requirements. Solar panels help charge the house batteries while anchored or sitting on a mooring, reducing or eliminating the need to run the generator. Several boatbuilders now offer marine solar panels as options or standard equipment, and owners of older boats are adding solar panels to the charging systems.
The simplest system for a small outboard-powered boat that you may have tugging on a mooring consists of connecting a removable, often flexible, solar panel directly to the boat’s battery. This can help keep the battery charged to ensure that a bilge pump will function and that the engine will start after being left unattended for an extended time. These small units cost less than $100 and typically put out less than one amp during maximum sunlight, thereby not requiring an external charger/controller to prevent overcharging. They simply keep the boat’s battery topped off and are not designed to provide energy to power the vessel’s electrical accessories.
Permanently mounted marine high-output marine solar panels can be a significant source of power on larger vessels. Before choosing any panels or associated equipment you first need to determine exactly what you’re trying to accomplish, how much of an electrical load you expect the solar system to satisfy, and whether you need to modify other components of your vessel’s electrical system. There’s a huge difference between providing enough energy to run a few DC fans and lights at night versus keeping a household-size, 110-volt refrigerator running through a DC-AC inverter fed by a large house battery bank.
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High-output marine solar panels are connected to a charger/controller to ensure the proper charge level of your house battery bank. The size of this bank, in ampere-hour (Ah) capacity, determines which appliances you can run for a certain amount of time. To determine your daily energy requirement, find the current draw of each appliance at 12-volt DC (or 24-volt DC if your boat is so equipped), estimate how long each will run during a 24-hour period and arrive at a daily amp-hour requirement. West Marine provides a handy “electrical budget worksheet” on its website .
Instead of amp-hour ratings, you can also determine your energy needs measured in watts by multiplying the voltage times the current. A 12-volt DC refrigerator compressor that draws four amps computes to 48 watts. Of course, remember to estimate how long each appliance runs per day. My 12-volt DC Frigoboat refrigerator, which draws 3.5 amps, is well insulated and runs about 20 minutes every hour, so its daily requirement is 28 Ah or 336 watts.
On my 43-foot powerboat, running the refrigeration system and occasionally using the inverter to run a microwave oven, satellite TV system and a modest amount of lighting and electronics, I use 125 to 150 Ah per day. My house battery bank is 900 Ah, and while that sounds like a lot, remember that you can use only about half of your battery capacity before recharging is necessary. Also consider that the last 15 percent of a recharge takes a long time, so it’s more practical to figure on having 85 percent of that 50 percent capacity available. The math tells me that I have about 382 Ah to use before recharging — about three days of energy with modest use.
My goal for installing a solar array was to gain another two or three days of energy, allowing me to anchor out for five days or more before I have to run the main engine to recharge. (I choose not to have a generator.) My extended cockpit rooftop was the ideal location for three permanently mounted solar panels that generate about seven amps each during maximum sunlight — about five to six hours a day. Each of these 130-watt panels measures 60 inches by 26 inches. They are connected to a 25-amp charger/controller, which is integrated into the electrical system . A Link monitor tells me how much energy I’m using and how many amp-hours remain stored in my house battery bank. So I am refilling my battery bank by 21 amps, less the number of amps I am currently using. The panels also provide a modest output a couple of hours before and after maximum sunlight, so on a sunny day I can fill my battery bank with about 100 Ah while using 150 Ah, for a net loss of 50 Ah per day. Based on my 382 Ah usable capacity (out of 900 Ah), I can now stay on the hook for seven days. On cloudy or rainy days, the solar panels generate far less energy and I have to rely on my engine and high-output alternator to recharge my battery bank.
When deciding where to install your solar panels, keep them away from the radar dome, flagstaff and other structures that would cast a shadow on their surfaces. Even a small shadow significantly reduces power output. Popular locations include the hardtop, Bimini top, radar arch, coachroof and deck. You’ll want to be able to reach them for routine cleaning, since dust and dirt lowers their output. Heat also degrades solar-panel output, so it’s important to provide air circulation under them. Most solar panels use either a monocrystalline or multicrystalline cell and have a tempered glass surface, which you cannot walk on. SunWare , a German manufacturer, makes a lower-profile unit that can tolerate limited, light foot traffic and does not require air circulation underneath.
You can mix and match different sizes of panels to maximize the overall solar footprint as long as they are of the same voltage. Just be sure that the charger/controller can handle the total output of your array of panels. When designing the system, it’s better to err on the high side, fitting as many panels as you can in the allotted space. Several days of cloudy or overcast weather can seriously diminish the system’s output, as will a lower angle of the sun at certain times of the year.
When selecting a system, you’ll want to carefully consider all of its components to maximize performance and efficiency. Large battery banks require robust chargers, and an AC generator and/or a high-output alternator governed by a smart regulator ensures rapid, efficient recharging when your boat isn’t plugged into shore power. A digital battery monitor keeps track of power usage, charge rates and stored energy levels. Without such a device, you’ll be in the dark guessing whether your batteries will last through the night. Xantrex and Blue Sea Systems offer good, reasonably priced units.
The prices of high-quality, marine-grade solar panels have actually stabilized. Typically, 130-watt panels that measure 60 inches by 26 inches cost between $700 and $800 each — 75-watt units cost about $500. A 30-amp charger/controller is around $100. Today, the parts for a 390-watt system like mine — three large panels and a charger/controller — would cost about $2,500. Depending on the complexity of the installation, you can probably figure on spending at least that amount for the labor to properly install and connect the system.
For roughly $5,000, I’m able to generate enough electrical power to run the appliances on my boat (except the water heater and air-conditioner) for about a week anchored out in sunny or partly sunny weather. After the initial investment, the sun’s energy is free, but the biggest advantages are silence, absence of moving parts and no maintenance. With warranties of 20 years or more on today’s better solar panels, this is one green initiative that makes economic sense.
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The Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 is just a few days away, scheduled to take place from September 10th to 15th. The Vieux Port and Port Canto will host over 700 boats freshly launched from the most prestigious French and international shipyards. These include the best motor and sailing models, the latest marine equipment and technologies, the most exclusive services, and the brand-new marina dedicated to motorboats up to 13 meters. In the following lines, we preview descriptions and images of the most interesting boats .
” With just fifteen days to go before the opening, we are eager to welcome back our exhibitors and visitors – says Sylvie Ernoult , director of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 – The setup for the event began on August 12th, and everything is progressing well. The docks and stands are finding their final positions to accommodate the boats. As every year, the Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off the season by unveiling a very eclectic offering. We are proud to host nearly 700 boats, including 120 world premieres, and 640 exhibitors. Our visitors will experience the best of the yachting industry: not only the most renowned shipyards and equipment manufacturers but also new entries in the sector showcasing their creations”.
As usual, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 will span both the Vieux Port and Port Canto. On one side, the water will feature 355 new motor units ranging from 12 to 45 meters, along with various equipment manufacturers and service companies related to the boating sector. On the other side, Port Canto will showcase the sailing universe with 120 new units, including monohulls and multihulls, a brokerage area with 45 pre-owned boats over 25 meters, a space dedicated to nautical toys, and the brand-new power boat marina, which will host 175 boats under 13 meters in length.
As shipyards and equipment manufacturers steadily shift towards sustainability, allocating much of their budget to research and development, eco-efficient innovations that are increasingly prevalent in the marine field will be highlighted at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024. These innovations will be showcased through the “ Innovation Route “, which visitors can follow by looking for specific signage.
The premières on display at Cannes 2024
Among the boats on display at Cannes 2024, some will certainly attract more attention than others. One of these is the world premiere of the Zodiac Nautic X10CC, the largest boat ever built by the French shipyard. Its spacious deck allows easy movement on board, regardless of the number of passengers, which can reach up to 20.
Equally noteworthy is the Brabus Shadow 1000 Sun , the fastest motorboat ever built by Brabus Marine. It boasts impressive acceleration and speed thanks to two 4.6-liter Mercury V8 500R racing engines that produce 1,000 horsepower, combined with exceptional handling. This is also a world premiere, making its debut at the Cannes 2024 showcase.
Another absolute debut at Cannes 2024 is the Evo Yachts 4+ , a new 13-meter model that follows the success of the Evo R+. The Italian shipyard reintroduces the closed deck solution for comfortable onboard living in various weather conditions, adding a stylish aluminum hard top. The beach area includes a custom multifunctional aft platform that ensures maximum livability in this zone, and when extended, adds an additional meter to the boat’s length.
For catamaran enthusiasts visiting Cannes 2024, the Lagoon 43 is a must-see. The French shipyard has added an extra opening at the rear of the hulls, providing easier access between the boat and the dock, combining safety and comfort to enhance onboard well-being. The new design of the Lagoon 43 offers generous volumes and larger berths in all cabins, ensuring unprecedented livability for a boat of this size.
Another world premiere in the catamaran segment is the Thira 80 by Fountaine Pajot, a true super yacht featuring innovative spaces not found on other models of this size. It boasts two side cockpits with foldable wings, a beach club that faces entirely towards the sea for enjoying anchorages, and storage areas designed for toys, such as bow lockers for paddleboards. This makes the Thira 80 an eagerly anticipated and innovative addition to the festival.
Among the Italian shipyards present at Cannes 2024, the Ice 53 ST Yachts is a standout. This extremely fast boat, made entirely of carbon, features a conversion kit that allows it to be transformed from a cruising yacht to a racing version in just a few hours. The Ice 53 ST is the result of a robust one-piece construction that ensures a high level of safety, making it a highly anticipated exhibit at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024.
Another highlight is the Sanlorenzo SP92, which combines sleek design and refined performance to offer supreme comfort and ecological responsibility. With a structure designed to reduce environmental impact and maximize energy efficiency, the Sanlorenzo SP92 represents the cutting edge of marine sustainability.
Lastly, Azimut will showcase the Seadeck 7 at Cannes 2024, a hybrid-powered yacht designed for long cruises, fostering an authentic connection with nature and providing an immersive sea experience thanks to its reinvented cockpit. This yacht reduces carbon emissions by up to 40% through innovative technologies.
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Salvage vessels from Donjon Marine Co., the New Jersey-based firm that worked to raise the yacht over the last two weeks, departed from the West River with the LoveBug in tow shortly before sunrise Saturday morning, according to VesselFinder, a marine traffic site.
The fleet which included two tugs, crane barges and the yacht, passed under the Bay Bridge just after 8:30 a.m.
The LoveBug is being towed alongside the Farrell 256, a 200-foot crane barge, for safety, as the yacht is a “dead ship,” or a vessel without power, said Steven Newes, senior vice president of Donjon.
On Monday, Newes said the salvage team planned to tow the yacht north through the bay and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to the mouth of the Maurice River in New Jersey. Departure was expected to happen Tuesday , with delivery to a smaller vessel for transport to a shipyard along the river originally slated for Wednesday evening.
Why the salvage team’s voyage was delayed is unclear.
The vessels’ departure marks the end of several weeks of work to raise and free the submerged LoveBug from the muddy bottom of the West River. The LoveBug had settled into the mud “quite a bit,” Newes said, complicating efforts to place slings underneath the yacht to lift it.
Mud was also found inside the yacht once it was lifted, Newes said, which needed to be removed to patch the yacht and “render it safely afloat” for towing.
Until salvage crews pulled the LoveBug from the water, the yacht had remained aground in the same location between Beverly Beach and Shady Side for almost four weeks. Though the yacht was originally resting on its starboard, or right, side, it rolled some before salvage began.
The Italian-built yacht was sailing south on the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis on July 27 when it began to tip over. The Coast Guard received a Mayday call at 12:36 p.m., but by the time crews arrived, the five people on board had been rescued by a good Samaritan and a nearby towboat. Paramedics tended to two of the passengers, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, but both declined to be treated.
The LoveBug, which cost between $110,000 and $125,000 to charter for a week, was not operating as a charter when it overturned, said Hunter Dortenzo, a Natural Resources Police spokesperson.
Though VesselFinder, a marine traffic site, indicated the LoveBug is owned by Bees Honey LLC, a limited liability company based in the Marshall Islands, Federal Communications Commission records show otherwise.
The yacht’s shipboard radio station license is registered to Jabulani Charter Florida, a Florida-based limited liability company with a Rockville mailing address. The licensee should be the vessel owner, according to an FCC spokesperson. Efforts to reach the person listed as the licensee were unsuccessful.
The Natural Resources Police and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting separate investigations into what happened to the yacht.
One tugboat tows, and another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, south of the the Bay Bridge. south of the Bay Bridge. Kent Island is visible in the background. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Natalie Jones/Staff photo)
One tugboat tows, not pictured, and another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, south of the the Bay Bridge. south of the Bay Bridge. Kent Island is visible in the background. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Natalie Jones/Staff photo)
One tugboat tows, and another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, as goes under the Bay Bridge. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
One tugboat tows, not pictured, and another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, as it approaches the Bay Bridge. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
One tugboat tows, not pictured, and another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, as goes under the Bay Bridge. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Aug. 31, 2024: One tugboat tows, another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, past Sandy Point State Park. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
One tugboat tows, another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, past Sandy Point State Park. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
One tugbo tows, another pushes the Lovebug up the Chesapeake Bay, past Sandy Point State Park. The 103-foot yacht capsized at the mouth of the West River on July 27. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
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Container Ship, IMO 9670614
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The current position of ATLANTIC SUN is at North West Atlantic Ocean reported 21 hours ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Liverpool, United Kingdom (UK) , sailing at a speed of 17.6 knots and expected to arrive there on Sep 6, 09:00 . The vessel ATLANTIC SUN (IMO 9670614, MMSI 215801000) is a Container Ship built in 2017 (7 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Malta .
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| Current draught | 8.8 m |
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| IMO / MMSI | 9670614 / 215801000 |
| Callsign | 9HA5292 |
| Flag | Malta |
| Length / Beam | 295 / 37 m |
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| IMO number | 9670614 |
| Vessel Name | ATLANTIC SUN |
| Ship Type | Container Ship |
| Flag | Malta |
| Year of Build | 2017 |
| Length Overall | 296.00 |
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| Beam | 37.60 |
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| Gross Tonnage | 100430 |
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