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KAKUSEI MARU — Tanker · IMO 9664914

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KAKUSEI MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.0059° N, 131.9196° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 14:11 UTC. It was sailing from NIIGATA to IWAKUNI with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.1 kn
Speed
249.0°
/ 251°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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NIIGATAJPKIJ
ATD
04:56 UTCNov 4, 2026
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IWAKUNIJPIWK
ETA
18:00 UTCNov 6, 2026
KAKUSEI MARU

KAKUSEI MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9664914
IMO Number
431004235
MMSI
JD3481
Call Sign

Specifications

105 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
5,650 t
Deadweight
3,736 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASAKAWA SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About KAKUSEI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAKUSEI MARU — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 3,736 GT, and a dead weight of 5,650 tonnes, KAKUSEI MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by TOYOTA KISEN - KURE, JAPAN, built by ASAKAWA SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN.

KAKUSEI MARU route and voyage history

KAKUSEI MARU is currently on a voyage from NIIGATA to IWAKUNI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KAKUSEI 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

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

  • MMSI: 431004235
  • IMO: 9664914
  • Call sign: JD3481
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAKUSEI MARU right now?

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KAKUSEI MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 5 Nov 2026, 14:11 UTC. It was sailing from NIIGATA to IWAKUNI with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 18:00 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 KAKUSEI MARU?

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KAKUSEI MARU broadcasts MMSI 431004235 and is registered as IMO 9664914, with call sign JD3481. 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 KAKUSEI MARU?

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KAKUSEI 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 KAKUSEI MARU?

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

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KAKUSEI 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, KAKUSEI 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. KAKUSEI MARU has a gross tonnage of 3,736 GT.

KAKUSEI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431004235
IMO number
9664914
Call sign
JD3481
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.1 knots
Course over ground
249.0°
Heading
251°
Last known position
35.0059°, 131.9196°
Destination
IWAKUNI
ETA
2026-11-06T18:00:00Z
Departure port
NIIGATA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T04:56:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
3736
Dead weight
5650 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T14:11:00Z