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FERRY KIKAI — Passenger · IMO 9726918

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FERRY KIKAI is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 28.1424° N, 129.3097° E, making 4.9 knots on a course of 17°. It is sailing from KAGOSHIMA to KIKAISHIMA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 04:20 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 00:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
4.9 kn
Speed
17.0°
/ 358°
Course / Heading
5.3 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:45 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
04:20 UTCNov 7, 2026
FERRY KIKAI

FERRY KIKAI

Identity

Passenger
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9726918
IMO Number
431001070
MMSI
7JTP
Call Sign

Specifications

102 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
1,200 t
Deadweight
2,551 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI SHIMONOSEKI SHIPYARD & MACHINERY WORKS - SHIMONOSEKI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About FERRY KIKAI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FERRY KIKAI — Passenger

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 2,551 GT, and a dead weight of 1,200 tonnes, FERRY KIKAI is a passenger registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is built by MHI SHIMONOSEKI SHIPYARD & MACHINERY WORKS - SHIMONOSEKI, JAPAN.

FERRY KIKAI route and voyage history

FERRY KIKAI is currently on a voyage from KAGOSHIMA to KIKAISHIMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T04:20:00Z. The live route and current course of FERRY KIKAI 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 FERRY KIKAI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 431001070
  • IMO: 9726918
  • Call sign: 7JTP
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FERRY KIKAI right now?

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FERRY KIKAI is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from KAGOSHIMA to KIKAISHIMA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 04:20 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 FERRY KIKAI?

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FERRY KIKAI broadcasts MMSI 431001070 and is registered as IMO 9726918, with call sign 7JTP . 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 FERRY KIKAI?

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FERRY KIKAI 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 FERRY KIKAI?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FERRY KIKAI 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 FERRY KIKAI'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 FERRY KIKAI?

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As a passenger, FERRY KIKAI 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. FERRY KIKAI has a gross tonnage of 2,551 GT.

FERRY KIKAI — Key Facts

MMSI
431001070
IMO number
9726918
Call sign
7JTP
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
4.9 knots
Course over ground
17.0°
Heading
358°
Last known position
28.1424°, 129.3097°
Destination
KIKAISHIMA
ETA
2026-11-07T04:20:00Z
Departure port
KAGOSHIMA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T08:45:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.3 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
2551
Dead weight
1200 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T00:41:00Z