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SHIKISHIMA — SAR · IMO 9998688

JPUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of SHIKISHIMA at 34° 13.074' N, 134° 58.219' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SHIKISHIMA has not broadcast an AIS position for 19 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 34.2179° N, 134.9703° E, on 21 Aug 2026, 02:47 UTC. It was sailing from KOBE to ISHIGAKI.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.7 kn
Speed
193.0°
/ 194°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
KOBEJPUKB
ATD
00:58 UTCAug 21, 2026
ETA
11:30 UTCAug 28, 2026
SHIKISHIMA

SHIKISHIMA

Identity

SAR
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9998688
IMO Number
431025354
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 KOBE
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Destination Port
Port of ISHIGAKI
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ISHIGAKI (JPISG).

About SHIKISHIMA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHIKISHIMA — SAR

SHIKISHIMA is a sar registered under the Japan flag.

SHIKISHIMA route and voyage history

SHIKISHIMA is currently on a voyage from KOBE to ISHIGAKI with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-28T11:30:00Z. The live route and current course of SHIKISHIMA 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 SHIKISHIMA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431025354
  • IMO: 9998688
  • Vessel type: SAR
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHIKISHIMA right now?+
SHIKISHIMA has not broadcast an AIS position for 19 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 21 Aug 2026, 02:47 UTC. It was sailing from KOBE to ISHIGAKI. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SHIKISHIMA?+
SHIKISHIMA broadcasts MMSI 431025354 and is registered as IMO 9998688. 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 SHIKISHIMA?+
SHIKISHIMA is classified as a sar vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of SHIKISHIMA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHIKISHIMA 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 SHIKISHIMA'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 SHIKISHIMA?+
As a sar, SHIKISHIMA sits in the same design class as the other sars listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sar directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

SHIKISHIMA — Key Facts

MMSI
431025354
IMO number
9998688
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.7 knots
Course over ground
193.0°
Heading
194°
Last known position
34.2179°, 134.9703°
Destination
ISHIGAKI
ETA
2026-08-28T11:30:00Z
Departure port
KOBE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-21T00:58:00Z
Current draught
6 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-21T02:47:00Z