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KYOKUOU MARUTanker · IMO 9901269

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KYOKUOU MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.3972° N, 134.2540° E, making 12.8 knots on a course of 90°. It is sailing from OITA to SAKAI with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 08:45 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.8 kn
Speed
90.0°
/ 90°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

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OITAJPOIT
ATD
06:21 UTCSep 8, 2026
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SAKAIJPSAK
ETA
08:45 UTCSep 9, 2026
KYOKUOU MARU

KYOKUOU MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9901269
IMO Number
431008000
MMSI
7KID
Call Sign

Specifications

69 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of OITA
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Destination Port
Port of SAKAI
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About KYOKUOU MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KYOKUOU MARU — Tanker

KYOKUOU MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

KYOKUOU MARU route and voyage history

KYOKUOU MARU is currently on a voyage from OITA to SAKAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T08:45:00Z. The live route and current course of KYOKUOU 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 KYOKUOU MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431008000
  • IMO: 9901269
  • Call sign: 7KID
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KYOKUOU MARU right now?+
KYOKUOU MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from OITA to SAKAI with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 08:45 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 KYOKUOU MARU?+
KYOKUOU MARU broadcasts MMSI 431008000 and is registered as IMO 9901269, with call sign 7KID. 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 KYOKUOU MARU?+
KYOKUOU 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 KYOKUOU MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KYOKUOU 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 KYOKUOU 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 KYOKUOU MARU?+
As a tanker, KYOKUOU 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.

KYOKUOU MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431008000
IMO number
9901269
Call sign
7KID
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.8 knots
Course over ground
90.0°
Heading
90°
Last known position
34.3972°, 134.2540°
Destination
SAKAI
ETA
2026-09-09T08:45:00Z
Departure port
OITA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T06:21:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:20:00Z