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BIZEN MARUTanker · IMO 9681613

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BIZEN MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 34.2962° N, 133.7882° E. It is sailing from TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU to HAKATASHIMA ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 22:18 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:50 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
242.0°
/ 58°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
06:15 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
22:18 UTCSep 6, 2026
BIZEN MARU

BIZEN MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9681613
IMO Number
431005102
MMSI
JD3620
Call Sign

Specifications

67 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
1,150 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TAIYO SHIPBUILDING - SANYO-ONODA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU (JPTXD).
Destination Port
Port of HAKATASHIMA ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for HAKATASHIMA ANCH (JPSGM).

About BIZEN MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BIZEN MARU — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,150 tonnes, BIZEN MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by NAKAGAWA KAIUN - KASAOKA, JAPAN, built by TAIYO SHIPBUILDING - SANYO-ONODA, JAPAN.

BIZEN MARU route and voyage history

BIZEN MARU is currently on a voyage from TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU to HAKATASHIMA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T22:18:00Z. The live route and current course of BIZEN 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 BIZEN MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431005102
  • IMO: 9681613
  • Call sign: JD3620
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BIZEN MARU right now?+
BIZEN MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU to HAKATASHIMA ANCH with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 22:18 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 BIZEN MARU?+
BIZEN MARU broadcasts MMSI 431005102 and is registered as IMO 9681613, with call sign JD3620. 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 BIZEN MARU?+
BIZEN 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 BIZEN MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BIZEN 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 BIZEN 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 BIZEN MARU?+
As a tanker, BIZEN 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. BIZEN MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

BIZEN MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431005102
IMO number
9681613
Call sign
JD3620
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
242.0°
Heading
58°
Last known position
34.2962°, 133.7882°
Destination
HAKATASHIMA ANCH
ETA
2026-09-06T22:18:00Z
Departure port
TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T06:15:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1150 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:50:00Z