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ASAHI MARUCargo · IMO 9746839

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ASAHI MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 41.7754° N, 140.6847° E, making 0.1 knots on a course of 157°. It is sailing from TOKACHI to HAKODATE ANCH with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 17:42 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:19 UTC.

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Underway using Engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
157.0°
/ 355°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

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TOKACHIJPTOK
ATD
03:38 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
17:42 UTCSep 5, 2026
ASAHI MARU

ASAHI MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9746839
IMO Number
431006523
MMSI
JD3856
Call Sign

Specifications

75 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
1,600 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of TOKACHI
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for TOKACHI (JPTOK).
Destination Port
Port of HAKODATE ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for HAKODATE ANCH (JPKUH).

About ASAHI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ASAHI MARU — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,600 tonnes, ASAHI MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag.

ASAHI MARU route and voyage history

ASAHI MARU is currently on a voyage from TOKACHI to HAKODATE ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T17:42:00Z. The live route and current course of ASAHI 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 ASAHI MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431006523
  • IMO: 9746839
  • Call sign: JD3856
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASAHI MARU right now?+
ASAHI MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from TOKACHI to HAKODATE ANCH with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 17:42 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 ASAHI MARU?+
ASAHI MARU broadcasts MMSI 431006523 and is registered as IMO 9746839, with call sign JD3856. 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 ASAHI MARU?+
ASAHI 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 ASAHI MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ASAHI 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 ASAHI 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 ASAHI MARU?+
As a cargo, ASAHI 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. ASAHI MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

ASAHI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431006523
IMO number
9746839
Call sign
JD3856
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Underway using Engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
157.0°
Heading
355°
Last known position
41.7754°, 140.6847°
Destination
HAKODATE ANCH
ETA
2026-09-05T17:42:00Z
Departure port
TOKACHI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T03:38:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1600 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:19:00Z