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AKEBONO MARU — Tanker · IMO 9554729

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World map showing the last known position of AKEBONO MARU at 41° 46.936' N, 140° 41.055' E
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AKEBONO MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 41.7823° N, 140.6842° E. It is sailing from ISHIKARI to HAKODATE ANCH with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 22:26 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:20 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
39.0°
/ 326°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:15 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
22:26 UTCSep 3, 2026
AKEBONO MARU

AKEBONO MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9554729
IMO Number
431003094
MMSI
JD3204
Call Sign

Specifications

99 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
2,528 t
Deadweight
4,505 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KAWASAKI SAKAIDE WORKS - SAKAIDE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
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 ISHIKARI
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Destination Port
Port of HAKODATE ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for HAKODATE ANCH (JPONX).

About AKEBONO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AKEBONO MARU — Tanker

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 4,505 GT, and a dead weight of 2,528 tonnes, AKEBONO MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by CHUO KAIUN - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by KAWASAKI SAKAIDE WORKS - SAKAIDE, JAPAN.

AKEBONO MARU route and voyage history

AKEBONO MARU is currently on a voyage from ISHIKARI to HAKODATE ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T22:26:00Z. The live route and current course of AKEBONO 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

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

  • MMSI: 431003094
  • IMO: 9554729
  • Call sign: JD3204
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AKEBONO MARU right now?+
AKEBONO MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from ISHIKARI to HAKODATE ANCH with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 22:26 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 AKEBONO MARU?+
AKEBONO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431003094 and is registered as IMO 9554729, with call sign JD3204. 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 AKEBONO MARU?+
AKEBONO 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 AKEBONO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AKEBONO 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 AKEBONO 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 AKEBONO MARU?+
AKEBONO 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, AKEBONO 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. AKEBONO MARU has a gross tonnage of 4,505 GT.

AKEBONO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431003094
IMO number
9554729
Call sign
JD3204
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
39.0°
Heading
326°
Last known position
41.7823°, 140.6842°
Destination
HAKODATE ANCH
ETA
2026-09-03T22:26:00Z
Departure port
ISHIKARI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T06:15:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
4505
Dead weight
2528 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:20:00Z