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MEIOU MARUTanker · IMO 9814911

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World map showing the last known position of MEIOU MARU at 35° 34.211' N, 140° 3.845' E
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MEIOU MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.5702° N, 140.0641° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 22:41 UTC. It was sailing from TOKYO BAY to CHIBA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 08:10 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
356.1°
/ 218°
Course / Heading
3.5 m
Static Draught
3.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:40 UTCSep 8, 2026
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CHIBAJPCHB
ETA
08:10 UTCSep 9, 2026
MEIOU MARU

MEIOU MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9814911
IMO Number
431009805
MMSI
JD4206
Call Sign

Specifications

65 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 TOKYO BAY
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Destination Port
Port of CHIBA
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About MEIOU MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MEIOU MARU — Tanker

MEIOU MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

MEIOU MARU route and voyage history

MEIOU MARU is currently on a voyage from TOKYO BAY to CHIBA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T08:10:00Z. The live route and current course of MEIOU 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 MEIOU MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431009805
  • IMO: 9814911
  • Call sign: JD4206
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MEIOU MARU right now?+
MEIOU MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 22:41 UTC. It was sailing from TOKYO BAY to CHIBA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 08:10 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 MEIOU MARU?+
MEIOU MARU broadcasts MMSI 431009805 and is registered as IMO 9814911, with call sign JD4206. 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 MEIOU MARU?+
MEIOU 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 MEIOU MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MEIOU 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 MEIOU 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 MEIOU MARU?+
As a tanker, MEIOU 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.

MEIOU MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431009805
IMO number
9814911
Call sign
JD4206
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
356.1°
Heading
218°
Last known position
35.5702°, 140.0641°
Destination
CHIBA
ETA
2026-09-09T08:10:00Z
Departure port
TOKYO BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T06:40:00Z
Current draught
3.5 m
Maximum static draught
3.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T22:41:12Z