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ASUKA MARU — Cargo · IMO 9690585

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ASUKA MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6270° N, 134.8886° E, making 8.1 knots on a course of 284°. It is sailing from OSAKA to HIGASHIHARIMA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 04:19 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.1 kn
Speed
284.0°
/ 289°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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OSAKAJPOSA
ATD
01:57 UTCNov 9, 2026
ETA
14:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
ASUKA MARU

ASUKA MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9690585
IMO Number
431004977
MMSI
JD3581
Call Sign

Specifications

76 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
1,660 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MIURA SHIPBUILDING - SAIKI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About ASUKA MARU

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ASUKA MARU — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,660 tonnes, ASUKA MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is built by MIURA SHIPBUILDING - SAIKI, JAPAN.

ASUKA MARU route and voyage history

ASUKA MARU is currently on a voyage from OSAKA to HIGASHIHARIMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ASUKA 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 ASUKA MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431004977
  • IMO: 9690585
  • Call sign: JD3581
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASUKA MARU right now?

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ASUKA MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from OSAKA to HIGASHIHARIMA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 14:00 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 ASUKA MARU?

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ASUKA MARU broadcasts MMSI 431004977 and is registered as IMO 9690585, with call sign JD3581. 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 ASUKA MARU?

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ASUKA 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 ASUKA MARU?

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

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

ASUKA MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431004977
IMO number
9690585
Call sign
JD3581
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.1 knots
Course over ground
284.0°
Heading
289°
Last known position
34.6270°, 134.8886°
Destination
HIGASHIHARIMA
ETA
2026-11-09T14:00:00Z
Departure port
OSAKA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-09T01:57:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1660 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T04:19:00Z