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55 WAKAKOUMARU — Tug · MMSI 431301693

JPClass B
World map showing the last known position of 55 WAKAKOUMARU at 33° 56.281' N, 130° 55.635' E
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55 WAKAKOUMARU is currently positioned in the East China Sea, at 33.9380° N, 130.9272° E. It is sailing from KITAKYUSHU to SHIMONOSEKI with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 22:42 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:02 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 281°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

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ATD
23:36 UTCAug 24, 2026
ETA
22:42 UTCAug 31, 2026
55 WAKAKOUMARU

55 WAKAKOUMARU

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
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IMO Number
431301693
MMSI
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Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
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Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
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Engine Power
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Builder
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Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of KITAKYUSHU
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Destination Port
Port of SHIMONOSEKI
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About 55 WAKAKOUMARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

55 WAKAKOUMARU — Tug

55 WAKAKOUMARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

55 WAKAKOUMARU route and voyage history

55 WAKAKOUMARU is currently on a voyage from KITAKYUSHU to SHIMONOSEKI with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-31T22:42:00Z. The live route and current course of 55 WAKAKOUMARU 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 55 WAKAKOUMARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431301693
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is 55 WAKAKOUMARU right now?+
55 WAKAKOUMARU is currently in the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from KITAKYUSHU to SHIMONOSEKI with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 22:42 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 55 WAKAKOUMARU?+
55 WAKAKOUMARU broadcasts MMSI 431301693. 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 55 WAKAKOUMARU?+
55 WAKAKOUMARU 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 55 WAKAKOUMARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from 55 WAKAKOUMARU 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 55 WAKAKOUMARU'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 55 WAKAKOUMARU?+
As a tug, 55 WAKAKOUMARU 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.

55 WAKAKOUMARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431301693
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
281°
Last known position
33.9380°, 130.9272°
Destination
SHIMONOSEKI
ETA
2026-08-31T22:42:00Z
Departure port
KITAKYUSHU
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T23:36:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:02:22Z