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CHOUHOUMARUTanker · MMSI 431002973

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CHOUHOUMARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.2519° N, 131.6059° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 0°. It is sailing from SAKAIDE to OITA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:36 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:31 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 329°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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SAKAIDEJPSKD
ATD
03:35 UTCSep 7, 2026
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OITAJPOIT
ETA
02:36 UTCSep 8, 2026
CHOUHOUMARU

CHOUHOUMARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
431002973
MMSI
JD3248
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of SAKAIDE
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for SAKAIDE (JPSKD).
Destination Port
Port of OITA
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for OITA (JPOIT).

About CHOUHOUMARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHOUHOUMARU — Tanker

CHOUHOUMARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

CHOUHOUMARU route and voyage history

CHOUHOUMARU is currently on a voyage from SAKAIDE to OITA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T02:36:00Z. The live route and current course of CHOUHOUMARU 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 CHOUHOUMARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431002973
  • Call sign: JD3248
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHOUHOUMARU right now?+
CHOUHOUMARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from SAKAIDE to OITA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 02:36 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 CHOUHOUMARU?+
CHOUHOUMARU broadcasts MMSI 431002973, with call sign JD3248. 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 CHOUHOUMARU?+
CHOUHOUMARU 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 CHOUHOUMARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHOUHOUMARU 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 CHOUHOUMARU'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 CHOUHOUMARU?+
As a tanker, CHOUHOUMARU 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.

CHOUHOUMARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431002973
Call sign
JD3248
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
329°
Last known position
33.2519°, 131.6059°
Destination
OITA
ETA
2026-09-08T02:36:00Z
Departure port
SAKAIDE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T03:35:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:31:49Z