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TAIHO MARU — Cargo · IMO 9459591

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TAIHO MARU is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 32.0776° N, 131.9877° E, making 12.3 knots on a course of 214°. It is sailing from SHIMIZU to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 15:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.3 kn
Speed
214.0°
/ 216°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
5.6 m
Current Draught

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SHIMIZUJPSMZ
ATD
08:09 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
TAIHO MARU

TAIHO MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9459591
IMO Number
356203000
MMSI
3FSL8
Call Sign

Specifications

98 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
4,393 t
Deadweight
3,858 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TERAOKA SHIPYARD - MINAMIAWAJI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SHIMIZU
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Destination Port
Port of KAOHSIUNG
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About TAIHO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAIHO MARU — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 3,858 GT, and a dead weight of 4,393 tonnes, TAIHO MARU is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by HAYAMA SHIPPING - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by TERAOKA SHIPYARD - MINAMIAWAJI, JAPAN.

TAIHO MARU route and voyage history

TAIHO MARU is currently on a voyage from SHIMIZU to KAOHSIUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TAIHO MARU 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

TAIHO MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TAIHO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 356203000
  • IMO: 9459591
  • Call sign: 3FSL8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAIHO MARU right now?+
TAIHO MARU is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from SHIMIZU to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 15:00 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 TAIHO MARU?+
TAIHO MARU broadcasts MMSI 356203000 and is registered as IMO 9459591, with call sign 3FSL8 . 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 TAIHO MARU?+
TAIHO MARU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of TAIHO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAIHO MARU 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 TAIHO MARU'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 TAIHO MARU?+
TAIHO MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TAIHO MARU 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. TAIHO MARU has a gross tonnage of 3,858 GT.

TAIHO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
356203000
IMO number
9459591
Call sign
3FSL8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.3 knots
Course over ground
214.0°
Heading
216°
Last known position
32.0776°, 131.9877°
Destination
KAOHSIUNG
ETA
2026-09-12T15:00:00Z
Departure port
SHIMIZU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T08:09:00Z
Current draught
5.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
3858
Dead weight
4393 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:51:00Z