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ZAO — SAR · IMO 8221179

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World map showing the last known position of ZAO at 38° 19.162' N, 141° 2.735' E
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ZAO was last reported in the Sea of Japan, at 38.3194° N, 141.0456° E.

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ZAO

ZAO

Identity

SAR
Type
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8221179
IMO Number
431383000
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About ZAO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ZAO — SAR

ZAO is a sar registered under the Japan flag.

ZAO route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from ZAO is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of ZAO 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 ZAO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431383000
  • IMO: 8221179
  • Vessel type: SAR
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ZAO right now?+
ZAO was last reported in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. 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 ZAO?+
ZAO broadcasts MMSI 431383000 and is registered as IMO 8221179. 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 ZAO?+
ZAO 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 ZAO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ZAO 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 ZAO'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 ZAO?+
As a sar, ZAO 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.

ZAO — Key Facts

MMSI
431383000
IMO number
8221179
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
JP
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
38.3194°, 141.0456°