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KIYO MARU — Cargo · IMO 8879598

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World map showing the last known position of KIYO MARU at 34° 30.841' N, 133° 42.185' E
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KIYO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.5140° N, 133.7031° E, making 3.7 knots on a course of 358°. It is sailing from KOBE to MIZUSHIMA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 02:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.7 kn
Speed
358.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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Japan flag
KOBEJPUKB
ATD
05:56 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
02:30 UTCSep 9, 2026
KIYO MARU

KIYO MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8879598
IMO Number
431400386
MMSI
JK5234
Call Sign

Specifications

121 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
1994-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
120 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HONGAWARA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of KOBE
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Destination Port
Port of MIZUSHIMA
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About KIYO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KIYO MARU — Cargo

Built in 1994, with a gross tonnage of 120 GT, KIYO MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is built by HONGAWARA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN.

KIYO MARU route and voyage history

KIYO MARU is currently on a voyage from KOBE to MIZUSHIMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T02:30:00Z. The live route and current course of KIYO 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

Vessels in the same class as KIYO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431400386
  • IMO: 8879598
  • Call sign: JK5234
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KIYO MARU right now?+
KIYO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from KOBE to MIZUSHIMA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 02:30 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 KIYO MARU?+
KIYO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431400386 and is registered as IMO 8879598, with call sign JK5234. 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 KIYO MARU?+
KIYO 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 KIYO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KIYO 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 KIYO 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 KIYO MARU?+
As a cargo, KIYO 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. KIYO MARU has a gross tonnage of 120 GT.

KIYO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431400386
IMO number
8879598
Call sign
JK5234
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.7 knots
Course over ground
358.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
34.5140°, 133.7031°
Destination
MIZUSHIMA
ETA
2026-09-09T02:30:00Z
Departure port
KOBE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T05:56:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
1994-01-01
Gross tonnage
120
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:20:00Z