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CHIKUZEN MARU — Cargo · IMO 9250672

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CHIKUZEN MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.5478° N, 138.8839° E, making 10.6 knots on a course of 265°. It is sailing from YOKOHAMA to YOKOHAMA ANCH with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 09:47 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.6 kn
Speed
265.0°
/ 269°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
5.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
02:46 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
11:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
CHIKUZEN MARU

CHIKUZEN MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9250672
IMO Number
431401887
MMSI
JM6630
Call Sign

Specifications

113 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
7,292 t
Deadweight
4,824 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KANDA SHIPBUILDING - KURE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About CHIKUZEN MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHIKUZEN MARU — Cargo

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 4,824 GT, and a dead weight of 7,292 tonnes, CHIKUZEN MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by TSURUMARU SHIPPING - KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN, built by KANDA SHIPBUILDING - KURE, JAPAN.

CHIKUZEN MARU route and voyage history

CHIKUZEN MARU is currently on a voyage from YOKOHAMA to YOKOHAMA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T11:00:00Z. The live route and current course of CHIKUZEN 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

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

  • MMSI: 431401887
  • IMO: 9250672
  • Call sign: JM6630
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHIKUZEN MARU right now?

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CHIKUZEN MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from YOKOHAMA to YOKOHAMA ANCH with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 11:00 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 CHIKUZEN MARU?

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CHIKUZEN MARU broadcasts MMSI 431401887 and is registered as IMO 9250672, with call sign JM6630. 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 CHIKUZEN MARU?

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CHIKUZEN 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 CHIKUZEN MARU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHIKUZEN 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 CHIKUZEN MARU's position updated?

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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 CHIKUZEN MARU?

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CHIKUZEN 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, CHIKUZEN 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. CHIKUZEN MARU has a gross tonnage of 4,824 GT.

CHIKUZEN MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431401887
IMO number
9250672
Call sign
JM6630
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.6 knots
Course over ground
265.0°
Heading
269°
Last known position
34.5478°, 138.8839°
Destination
YOKOHAMA ANCH
ETA
2026-11-09T11:00:00Z
Departure port
YOKOHAMA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T02:46:00Z
Current draught
5.2 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
4824
Dead weight
7292 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T09:47:00Z