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ASAKA MARU — Tug · IMO 1056587

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World map showing the last known position of ASAKA MARU at 38° 24.600' N, 141° 14.992' E
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Current PositionLast report

ASAKA MARU was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, at 38.4100° N, 141.2499° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:57 UTC. It was sailing from SOMA to ISHINOMAKI with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 00:14 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 174°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
SOMAJPSMA
ATD
02:33 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
00:14 UTCSep 7, 2026
ASAKA MARU

ASAKA MARU

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
1056587
IMO Number
431024291
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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 SOMA
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Destination Port
Port of ISHINOMAKI
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About ASAKA MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ASAKA MARU — Tug

ASAKA MARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

ASAKA MARU route and voyage history

ASAKA MARU is currently on a voyage from SOMA to ISHINOMAKI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T00:14:00Z. The live route and current course of ASAKA 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 ASAKA MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431024291
  • IMO: 1056587
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASAKA MARU right now?+
ASAKA MARU was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:57 UTC. It was sailing from SOMA to ISHINOMAKI with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 00:14 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 ASAKA MARU?+
ASAKA MARU broadcasts MMSI 431024291 and is registered as IMO 1056587. 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 ASAKA MARU?+
ASAKA 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 ASAKA MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ASAKA 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 ASAKA 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 ASAKA MARU?+
As a tug, ASAKA 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.

ASAKA MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431024291
IMO number
1056587
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
174°
Last known position
38.4100°, 141.2499°
Destination
ISHINOMAKI
ETA
2026-09-07T00:14:00Z
Departure port
SOMA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T02:33:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:57:00Z