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NISSHO MARU — Tanker · IMO 9559664

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World map showing the last known position of NISSHO MARU at 35° 31.975' N, 139° 53.687' E
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NISSHO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.5329° N, 139.8948° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 97°. It is sailing from NAGOYA to KAWASAKI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 15:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:50 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
97.0°
/ 223°
Course / Heading
6.4 m
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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NAGOYAJPNGO
ATD
04:18 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
NISSHO MARU

NISSHO MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9559664
IMO Number
431001006
MMSI
JD2955
Call Sign

Specifications

99 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
4,999 t
Deadweight
3,403 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KANREI SHIPBUILDING - SANMU, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of NAGOYA
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Destination Port
Port of KAWASAKI
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About NISSHO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NISSHO MARU — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 3,403 GT, and a dead weight of 4,999 tonnes, NISSHO MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by OSAKA ASAHI MARINE TRANSPORTATION - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by KANREI SHIPBUILDING - SANMU, JAPAN.

NISSHO MARU route and voyage history

NISSHO MARU is currently on a voyage from NAGOYA to KAWASAKI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NISSHO 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

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

  • MMSI: 431001006
  • IMO: 9559664
  • Call sign: JD2955
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NISSHO MARU right now?+
NISSHO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from NAGOYA to KAWASAKI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 15:00 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 NISSHO MARU?+
NISSHO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431001006 and is registered as IMO 9559664, with call sign JD2955. 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 NISSHO MARU?+
NISSHO 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 NISSHO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NISSHO 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 NISSHO 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 NISSHO MARU?+
NISSHO 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, NISSHO 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. NISSHO MARU has a gross tonnage of 3,403 GT.

NISSHO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431001006
IMO number
9559664
Call sign
JD2955
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
97.0°
Heading
223°
Last known position
35.5329°, 139.8948°
Destination
KAWASAKI
ETA
2026-09-08T15:00:00Z
Departure port
NAGOYA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T04:18:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
Maximum static draught
6.4 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
3403
Dead weight
4999 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:50:00Z