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EMERALD KARATSU — Passenger · IMO 8731655

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World map showing the last known position of EMERALD KARATSU at 33° 44.340' N, 129° 45.301' E
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Current PositionLast report

EMERALD KARATSU was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 33.7390° N, 129.7550° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:13 UTC. It was sailing from KARATSU to KARATSU with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:05 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.9 kn
Speed
4.0°
/ 5°
Course / Heading
4.1 m
Static Draught
4.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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KARATSUJPKAR
ATD
04:34 UTCSep 8, 2026
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KARATSUJPKAR
ETA
20:05 UTCSep 8, 2026
EMERALD KARATSU

EMERALD KARATSU

Identity

Passenger
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8731655
IMO Number
431000127
MMSI
JD2398
Call Sign

Specifications

76 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About EMERALD KARATSU

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EMERALD KARATSU — Passenger

EMERALD KARATSU is a passenger registered under the Japan flag.

EMERALD KARATSU route and voyage history

EMERALD KARATSU is currently on a voyage from KARATSU to KARATSU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T20:05:00Z. The live route and current course of EMERALD KARATSU 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 EMERALD KARATSU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 431000127
  • IMO: 8731655
  • Call sign: JD2398
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is EMERALD KARATSU right now?+
EMERALD KARATSU was last reported under way in the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:13 UTC. It was sailing from KARATSU to KARATSU with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:05 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 EMERALD KARATSU?+
EMERALD KARATSU broadcasts MMSI 431000127 and is registered as IMO 8731655, with call sign JD2398. 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 EMERALD KARATSU?+
EMERALD KARATSU is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of EMERALD KARATSU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from EMERALD KARATSU 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 EMERALD KARATSU'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 EMERALD KARATSU?+
As a passenger, EMERALD KARATSU sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

EMERALD KARATSU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000127
IMO number
8731655
Call sign
JD2398
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.9 knots
Course over ground
4.0°
Heading
5°
Last known position
33.7390°, 129.7550°
Destination
KARATSU
ETA
2026-09-08T20:05:00Z
Departure port
KARATSU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:34:00Z
Current draught
4.1 m
Maximum static draught
4.1 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:13:00Z