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RYUKAKU — Cargo · IMO 8743270

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RYUKAKU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 41.2594° N, 141.6164° E, making 11.1 knots on a course of 1°. It is sailing from NAHA to TOMAKOMAI with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 16:32 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
1.1°
/ 2°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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NAHAJPNAH
ATD
03:07 UTCOct 31, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
RYUKAKU

RYUKAKU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8743270
IMO Number
431000913
MMSI
JD2887
Call Sign

Specifications

74 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
1,800 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KOIKE SHIPBUILDING - OSAKIKAMIJIMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About RYUKAKU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RYUKAKU — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,800 tonnes, RYUKAKU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by TOYOTSURU KAIUN - KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN, built by KOIKE SHIPBUILDING - OSAKIKAMIJIMA, JAPAN.

RYUKAKU route and voyage history

RYUKAKU is currently on a voyage from NAHA to TOMAKOMAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RYUKAKU 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 RYUKAKU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431000913
  • IMO: 8743270
  • Call sign: JD2887
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RYUKAKU right now?

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RYUKAKU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from NAHA to TOMAKOMAI with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 07:00 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 RYUKAKU?

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RYUKAKU broadcasts MMSI 431000913 and is registered as IMO 8743270, with call sign JD2887. 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 RYUKAKU?

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RYUKAKU 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 RYUKAKU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RYUKAKU 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 RYUKAKU'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 RYUKAKU?

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As a cargo, RYUKAKU 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. RYUKAKU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

RYUKAKU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000913
IMO number
8743270
Call sign
JD2887
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
1.1°
Heading
2°
Last known position
41.2594°, 141.6164°
Destination
TOMAKOMAI
ETA
2026-11-09T07:00:00Z
Departure port
NAHA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-31T03:07:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1800 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T16:32:23Z