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NIPPON MARU — Passenger · IMO 8817631

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World map showing the last known position of NIPPON MARU at 35° 27.016' N, 139° 38.849' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

NIPPON MARU has not broadcast an AIS position for 121 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 35.4503° N, 139.6475° E, on 11 May 2026, 06:19 UTC. It was sailing from NAGOYA to NAGOYA.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
191.5°
/ 213°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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NAGOYAJPNGO
ATD
10:15 UTCApr 13, 2026
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NAGOYAJPNGO
ETA
00:01 UTCMay 10, 2026
NIPPON MARU

NIPPON MARU

Identity

Passenger
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8817631
IMO Number
431302000
MMSI
JNNU
Call Sign

Specifications

167 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
1990-01-01
Year Built
4,112 t
Deadweight
22,472 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About NIPPON MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NIPPON MARU — Passenger

Built in 1990, with a gross tonnage of 22,472 GT, and a dead weight of 4,112 tonnes, NIPPON MARU is a passenger registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MITSUI PASSENGER - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN.

NIPPON MARU route and voyage history

NIPPON MARU is currently on a voyage from NAGOYA to NAGOYA with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-10T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of NIPPON 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

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

  • MMSI: 431302000
  • IMO: 8817631
  • Call sign: JNNU
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NIPPON MARU right now?+
NIPPON MARU has not broadcast an AIS position for 121 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 11 May 2026, 06:19 UTC. It was sailing from NAGOYA to NAGOYA. 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 NIPPON MARU?+
NIPPON MARU broadcasts MMSI 431302000 and is registered as IMO 8817631, with call sign JNNU. 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 NIPPON MARU?+
NIPPON MARU is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of NIPPON MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NIPPON 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 NIPPON 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 NIPPON MARU?+
NIPPON MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, NIPPON MARU sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. NIPPON MARU has a gross tonnage of 22,472 GT.

NIPPON MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431302000
IMO number
8817631
Call sign
JNNU
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
191.5°
Heading
213°
Last known position
35.4503°, 139.6475°
Destination
NAGOYA
ETA
2026-05-10T00:01:00Z
Departure port
NAGOYA
Actual time of departure
2026-04-13T10:15:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
1990-01-01
Gross tonnage
22472
Dead weight
4112 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-11T06:19:46Z