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KAIYO MARU — Cargo · IMO 9566021

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KAIYO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.5588° N, 137.6808° E, making 8.3 knots on a course of 269°. It is sailing from ANEGASAKI to HIKARI with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 11:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.3 kn
Speed
269.0°
/ 272°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
4.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
06:01 UTCNov 6, 2026
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HIKARIJPHKR
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
KAIYO MARU

KAIYO MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9566021
IMO Number
431001127
MMSI
JD3017
Call Sign

Specifications

75 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
1,800 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About KAIYO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAIYO MARU — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,800 tonnes, KAIYO MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MARUJU KAIUN - NIIHAMA, JAPAN, built by YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN.

KAIYO MARU route and voyage history

KAIYO MARU is currently on a voyage from ANEGASAKI to HIKARI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KAIYO 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 KAIYO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431001127
  • IMO: 9566021
  • Call sign: JD3017
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAIYO MARU right now?

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KAIYO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from ANEGASAKI to HIKARI with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 KAIYO MARU?

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KAIYO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431001127 and is registered as IMO 9566021, with call sign JD3017. 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 KAIYO MARU?

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KAIYO 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 KAIYO MARU?

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

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As a cargo, KAIYO 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. KAIYO MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

KAIYO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431001127
IMO number
9566021
Call sign
JD3017
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.3 knots
Course over ground
269.0°
Heading
272°
Last known position
34.5588°, 137.6808°
Destination
HIKARI
ETA
2026-11-09T10:00:00Z
Departure port
ANEGASAKI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T06:01:00Z
Current draught
4.9 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1800 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T11:41:00Z