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KAKUSHO MARU — Tanker · IMO 9699971

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KAKUSHO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.6190° N, 140.9052° E, making 13.9 knots on a course of 34°. It is sailing from MIZUSHIMA to KASHIMA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 07:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.9 kn
Speed
34.0°
/ 36°
Course / Heading
5.4 m
Static Draught
5.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:35 UTCNov 4, 2026
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ETA
19:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
KAKUSHO MARU

KAKUSHO MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9699971
IMO Number
431005242
MMSI
JD3660
Call Sign

Specifications

104 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
5,510 t
Deadweight
3,721 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FUKUOKA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUOKA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About KAKUSHO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAKUSHO MARU — Tanker

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 3,721 GT, and a dead weight of 5,510 tonnes, KAKUSHO MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MSK - NAGASAKI, JAPAN, built by FUKUOKA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUOKA, JAPAN.

KAKUSHO MARU route and voyage history

KAKUSHO MARU is currently on a voyage from MIZUSHIMA to KASHIMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KAKUSHO 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

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

  • MMSI: 431005242
  • IMO: 9699971
  • Call sign: JD3660
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAKUSHO MARU right now?

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KAKUSHO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from MIZUSHIMA to KASHIMA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:00 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 KAKUSHO MARU?

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KAKUSHO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431005242 and is registered as IMO 9699971, with call sign JD3660. 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 KAKUSHO MARU?

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KAKUSHO 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 KAKUSHO MARU?

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

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KAKUSHO 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, KAKUSHO 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. KAKUSHO MARU has a gross tonnage of 3,721 GT.

KAKUSHO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431005242
IMO number
9699971
Call sign
JD3660
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.9 knots
Course over ground
34.0°
Heading
36°
Last known position
35.6190°, 140.9052°
Destination
KASHIMA
ETA
2026-11-07T19:00:00Z
Departure port
MIZUSHIMA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T07:35:00Z
Current draught
5.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.4 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
3721
Dead weight
5510 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T07:20:44Z