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TAIKO MARU — Cargo · IMO 9238557

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World map showing the last known position of TAIKO MARU at 34° 40.984' N, 134° 23.691' E
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TAIKO MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6831° N, 134.3948° E. It is sailing from AKO to AKO ANCH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 10:11 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:17 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
277.0°
/ 4°
Course / Heading
7.4 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

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AKOJPAKO
ATD
10:11 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
10:11 UTCSep 7, 2026
TAIKO MARU

TAIKO MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9238557
IMO Number
431301547
MMSI
JI3683
Call Sign

Specifications

118 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
8,549 t
Deadweight
5,389 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KANREI SHIPBUILDING - TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of AKO
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Destination Port
Port of AKO ANCH
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About TAIKO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAIKO MARU — Cargo

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 5,389 GT, and a dead weight of 8,549 tonnes, TAIKO MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by TAIYO SHIPPING - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by KANREI SHIPBUILDING - TOKUSHIMA, JAPAN.

TAIKO MARU route and voyage history

TAIKO MARU is currently on a voyage from AKO to AKO ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T10:11:00Z. The live route and current course of TAIKO 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

TAIKO MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TAIKO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431301547
  • IMO: 9238557
  • Call sign: JI3683
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAIKO MARU right now?+
TAIKO MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from AKO to AKO ANCH with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 10:11 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 TAIKO MARU?+
TAIKO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431301547 and is registered as IMO 9238557, with call sign JI3683. 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 TAIKO MARU?+
TAIKO MARU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of TAIKO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAIKO 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 TAIKO 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 TAIKO MARU?+
TAIKO MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TAIKO MARU sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. TAIKO MARU has a gross tonnage of 5,389 GT.

TAIKO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431301547
IMO number
9238557
Call sign
JI3683
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
277.0°
Heading
4°
Last known position
34.6831°, 134.3948°
Destination
AKO ANCH
ETA
2026-09-07T10:11:00Z
Departure port
AKO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T10:11:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
7.4 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
5389
Dead weight
8549 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:17:00Z