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KOUAN MARUTanker · IMO 9989376

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KOUAN MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 34.2992° N, 133.7917° E. It is sailing from NIIHAMA to MARUGAME with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 06:52 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:20 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
15.0°
/ 333°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

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NIIHAMAJPIHA
ATD
04:10 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
06:52 UTCSep 7, 2026
KOUAN MARU

KOUAN MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9989376
IMO Number
431024868
MMSI
JD5380
Call Sign

Specifications

68 m × 12 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 NIIHAMA
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Destination Port
Port of MARUGAME
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About KOUAN MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KOUAN MARU — Tanker

KOUAN MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

KOUAN MARU route and voyage history

KOUAN MARU is currently on a voyage from NIIHAMA to MARUGAME with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T06:52:00Z. The live route and current course of KOUAN 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 KOUAN MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431024868
  • IMO: 9989376
  • Call sign: JD5380
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KOUAN MARU right now?+
KOUAN MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from NIIHAMA to MARUGAME with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 06:52 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 KOUAN MARU?+
KOUAN MARU broadcasts MMSI 431024868 and is registered as IMO 9989376, with call sign JD5380. 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 KOUAN MARU?+
KOUAN 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 KOUAN MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KOUAN 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 KOUAN 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 KOUAN MARU?+
As a tanker, KOUAN 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.

KOUAN MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431024868
IMO number
9989376
Call sign
JD5380
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
15.0°
Heading
333°
Last known position
34.2992°, 133.7917°
Destination
MARUGAME
ETA
2026-09-07T06:52:00Z
Departure port
NIIHAMA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T04:10:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:20:00Z