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TAISHO MARU — Cargo · IMO 9242405

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World map showing the last known position of TAISHO MARU at 24° 22.794' N, 118° 37.606' E
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TAISHO MARU is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 24.3799° N, 118.6268° E, making 10.3 knots on a course of 100°. It is sailing from TAICHUNG to KINMEN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:50 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:26 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.3 kn
Speed
100.0°
/ 104°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:55 UTCSep 5, 2026
Taiwan flag
KINMENTWKNH
ETA
16:50 UTCSep 7, 2026
TAISHO MARU

TAISHO MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Taiwan flagTW
Flag
9242405
IMO Number
416003985
MMSI
BR3414
Call Sign

Specifications

71 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
1,540 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All TW-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of TAICHUNG
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Destination Port
Port of KINMEN
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About TAISHO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAISHO MARU — Cargo

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,540 tonnes, TAISHO MARU is a cargo registered under the Taiwan, Province of China flag. The vessel is owned by KAOCHIN STEAMSHIP - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, built by YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN.

TAISHO MARU route and voyage history

TAISHO MARU is currently on a voyage from TAICHUNG to KINMEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T16:50:00Z. The live route and current course of TAISHO 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

Vessels in the same class as TAISHO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAISHO MARU right now?+
TAISHO MARU is currently under way in the East China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait. It is sailing from TAICHUNG to KINMEN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:50 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 TAISHO MARU?+
TAISHO MARU broadcasts MMSI 416003985 and is registered as IMO 9242405, with call sign BR3414. 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 TAISHO MARU?+
TAISHO MARU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the TW 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 TW flag list at /flag/tw.
How can I see the live position of TAISHO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAISHO 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 TAISHO 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 TAISHO MARU?+
As a cargo, TAISHO 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. TAISHO MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

TAISHO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
416003985
IMO number
9242405
Call sign
BR3414
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
TW
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.3 knots
Course over ground
100.0°
Heading
104°
Last known position
24.3799°, 118.6268°
Destination
KINMEN
ETA
2026-09-07T16:50:00Z
Departure port
TAICHUNG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T07:55:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1540 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:26:00Z