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KAIFUKU MARU — Cargo · IMO 8738304

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KAIFUKU MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.9110° N, 136.3483° E, making 10.0 knots on a course of 53°. It is sailing from MISHIMA to KINUURA with an ETA of 27 Oct 2026, 08:01 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 10:24 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.0 kn
Speed
53.0°
/ 53°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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MISHIMAJPMKX
ATD
02:25 UTCNov 4, 2026
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KINUURAJPKNU
ETA
08:01 UTCOct 27, 2026
KAIFUKU MARU

KAIFUKU MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8738304
IMO Number
431000611
MMSI
JD2749
Call Sign

Specifications

68 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
1,310 t
Deadweight
379 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
OKAJIMA SHIPBUILDING - MATSUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About KAIFUKU MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAIFUKU MARU — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 379 GT, and a dead weight of 1,310 tonnes, KAIFUKU MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by KAIFUKU KISEN - IKI, JAPAN, built by OKAJIMA SHIPBUILDING - MATSUYAMA, JAPAN.

KAIFUKU MARU route and voyage history

KAIFUKU MARU is currently on a voyage from MISHIMA to KINUURA with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-27T08:01:00Z. The live route and current course of KAIFUKU 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 KAIFUKU MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431000611
  • IMO: 8738304
  • Call sign: JD2749
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAIFUKU MARU right now?

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KAIFUKU MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from MISHIMA to KINUURA with an ETA of 27 Oct 2026, 08:01 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 KAIFUKU MARU?

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KAIFUKU MARU broadcasts MMSI 431000611 and is registered as IMO 8738304, with call sign JD2749. 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 KAIFUKU MARU?

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KAIFUKU MARU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP 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 JP flag list at /flag/jp.

How can I see the live position of KAIFUKU MARU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAIFUKU 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 KAIFUKU 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 KAIFUKU MARU?

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As a cargo, KAIFUKU 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. KAIFUKU MARU has a gross tonnage of 379 GT.

KAIFUKU MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000611
IMO number
8738304
Call sign
JD2749
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.0 knots
Course over ground
53.0°
Heading
53°
Last known position
33.9110°, 136.3483°
Destination
KINUURA
ETA
2026-10-27T08:01:00Z
Departure port
MISHIMA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T02:25:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
379
Dead weight
1310 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T10:24:00Z