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SHINKO MARU — Tanker · IMO 9203239

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World map showing the last known position of SHINKO MARU at 34° 17.818' N, 133° 47.270' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

SHINKO MARU has not broadcast an AIS position for 27 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 34.2970° N, 133.7878° E, on 12 Aug 2026, 14:31 UTC. It was sailing from SAKAI to MARUGAME.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
3.9 m
Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
SAKAIJPSAK
ATD
23:15 UTCMay 5, 2026
ETA
01:23 UTCJul 15, 2026
SHINKO MARU

SHINKO MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9203239
IMO Number
431501479
MMSI
JL6636
Call Sign

Specifications

66 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
860 t
Deadweight
698 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ONISHIGUMI SHIPBUILDING - MIHARA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of SAKAI
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Destination Port
Port of MARUGAME
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About SHINKO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHINKO MARU — Tanker

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 698 GT, and a dead weight of 860 tonnes, SHINKO MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by KATO UNYU - SEIYO, JAPAN, built by ONISHIGUMI SHIPBUILDING - MIHARA, JAPAN.

SHINKO MARU route and voyage history

SHINKO MARU is currently on a voyage from SAKAI to MARUGAME with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-15T01:23:00Z. The live route and current course of SHINKO 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

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

  • MMSI: 431501479
  • IMO: 9203239
  • Call sign: JL6636
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHINKO MARU right now?+
SHINKO MARU has not broadcast an AIS position for 27 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 12 Aug 2026, 14:31 UTC. It was sailing from SAKAI to MARUGAME. 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 SHINKO MARU?+
SHINKO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431501479 and is registered as IMO 9203239, with call sign JL6636. 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 SHINKO MARU?+
SHINKO 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 SHINKO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHINKO 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 SHINKO 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 SHINKO MARU?+
SHINKO MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, SHINKO 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. SHINKO MARU has a gross tonnage of 698 GT.

SHINKO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431501479
IMO number
9203239
Call sign
JL6636
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
34.2970°, 133.7878°
Destination
MARUGAME
ETA
2026-07-15T01:23:00Z
Departure port
SAKAI
Actual time of departure
2026-05-05T23:15:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
Maximum static draught
3.9 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
698
Dead weight
860 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-12T14:31:52Z