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KOSEI MARU — Tanker · IMO 9428140

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KOSEI MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 36.3807° N, 140.7727° E, making 13.3 knots on a course of 19°. It is sailing from TOKYO BAY to SENDAI with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 17:39 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.3 kn
Speed
19.0°
/ 20°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
4.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:11 UTCNov 6, 2026
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SENDAIJPSGM
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
KOSEI MARU

KOSEI MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9428140
IMO Number
431000156
MMSI
JD2378
Call Sign

Specifications

75 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
1,857 t
Deadweight
749 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MAEBATA SHIPBUILDING TEKKO - SASEBO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About KOSEI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KOSEI MARU — Tanker

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 749 GT, and a dead weight of 1,857 tonnes, KOSEI MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by TABUCHI KAIUN - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by MAEBATA SHIPBUILDING TEKKO - SASEBO, JAPAN.

KOSEI MARU route and voyage history

KOSEI MARU is currently on a voyage from TOKYO BAY to SENDAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KOSEI 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

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

  • MMSI: 431000156
  • IMO: 9428140
  • Call sign: JD2378
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KOSEI MARU right now?

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KOSEI MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from TOKYO BAY to SENDAI with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 KOSEI MARU?

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KOSEI MARU broadcasts MMSI 431000156 and is registered as IMO 9428140, with call sign JD2378. 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 KOSEI MARU?

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KOSEI MARU is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.

How can I see the live position of KOSEI MARU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KOSEI 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 KOSEI MARU's position updated?

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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 KOSEI MARU?

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KOSEI MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, KOSEI MARU sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. KOSEI MARU has a gross tonnage of 749 GT.

KOSEI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000156
IMO number
9428140
Call sign
JD2378
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.3 knots
Course over ground
19.0°
Heading
20°
Last known position
36.3807°, 140.7727°
Destination
SENDAI
ETA
2026-11-08T12:00:00Z
Departure port
TOKYO BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T22:11:00Z
Current draught
4.1 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
749
Dead weight
1857 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T17:39:00Z