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SOUWA MARU — Tanker · IMO 9363209

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SOUWA MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 33.9702° N, 131.0575° E. It is sailing from CHOFU ANCH to KOKURA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 05:49 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
125.0°
/ 326°
Course / Heading
4.1 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:30 UTCNov 8, 2026
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KOKURAJPKOK
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
SOUWA MARU

SOUWA MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9363209
IMO Number
431402035
MMSI
JD2194
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
1,300 t
Deadweight
498 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
URA KYODO SHIPBUILDING - AWAJI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SOUWA MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOUWA MARU — Tanker

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 498 GT, and a dead weight of 1,300 tonnes, SOUWA MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by YOSHIMOTO KISEN - KURE, JAPAN, built by URA KYODO SHIPBUILDING - AWAJI, JAPAN.

SOUWA MARU route and voyage history

SOUWA MARU is currently on a voyage from CHOFU ANCH to KOKURA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SOUWA 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 SOUWA MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431402035
  • IMO: 9363209
  • Call sign: JD2194
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOUWA MARU right now?

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SOUWA MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from CHOFU ANCH to KOKURA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 SOUWA MARU?

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SOUWA MARU broadcasts MMSI 431402035 and is registered as IMO 9363209, with call sign JD2194. 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 SOUWA MARU?

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SOUWA MARU is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.

How can I see the live position of SOUWA MARU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOUWA 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 SOUWA 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 SOUWA MARU?

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As a tanker, SOUWA MARU sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. SOUWA MARU has a gross tonnage of 498 GT.

SOUWA MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431402035
IMO number
9363209
Call sign
JD2194
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
125.0°
Heading
326°
Last known position
33.9702°, 131.0575°
Destination
KOKURA
ETA
2026-11-08T12:00:00Z
Departure port
CHOFU ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T02:30:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4.1 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
498
Dead weight
1300 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T05:49:00Z