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ASAHI MARUTug · MMSI 431008916

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ASAHI MARU is currently positioned in the Sea of Japan, at 35.5961° N, 140.1148° E. It is sailing from ANEGASAKI to CHIBA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:36 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:27 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 137°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:59 UTCSep 8, 2026
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CHIBAJPCHB
ETA
06:36 UTCSep 8, 2026
ASAHI MARU

ASAHI MARU

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
431008916
MMSI
JD4117
Call Sign

Specifications

37 m × 10 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 ANEGASAKI
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ANEGASAKI (JPANE).
Destination Port
Port of CHIBA
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About ASAHI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ASAHI MARU — Tug

ASAHI MARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

ASAHI MARU route and voyage history

ASAHI MARU is currently on a voyage from ANEGASAKI to CHIBA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T06:36:00Z. 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 tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431008916
  • Call sign: JD4117
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASAHI MARU right now?+
ASAHI MARU is currently in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from ANEGASAKI to CHIBA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:36 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 431008916, with call sign JD4117. 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 tug vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel 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 tug, ASAHI MARU sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

ASAHI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431008916
Call sign
JD4117
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
137°
Last known position
35.5961°, 140.1148°
Destination
CHIBA
ETA
2026-09-08T06:36:00Z
Departure port
ANEGASAKI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T05:59:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:27:30Z