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CHIE MARUTanker · IMO 9233935

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CHIE MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 42.3330° N, 140.9704° E. It is sailing from MURORAN to MURORAN with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 04:40 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:51 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
179.3°
/ 21°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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MURORANJPMUR
ATD
10:05 UTCSep 1, 2026
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MURORANJPMUR
ETA
04:40 UTCSep 6, 2026
CHIE MARU

CHIE MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9233935
IMO Number
431501653
MMSI
JL6639
Call Sign

Specifications

103 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
4,999 t
Deadweight
3,378 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KURINOURA DOCKYARD & SHIPBUILDING - YAWATAHAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About CHIE MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHIE MARU — Tanker

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 3,378 GT, and a dead weight of 4,999 tonnes, CHIE MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by YAWATAHAMA SHOSEN - YAWATAHAMA, JAPAN, built by KURINOURA DOCKYARD & SHIPBUILDING - YAWATAHAMA, JAPAN.

CHIE MARU route and voyage history

CHIE MARU is currently on a voyage from MURORAN to MURORAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T04:40:00Z. The live route and current course of CHIE 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

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

  • MMSI: 431501653
  • IMO: 9233935
  • Call sign: JL6639
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHIE MARU right now?+
CHIE MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan. It is sailing from MURORAN to MURORAN with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 04:40 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 CHIE MARU?+
CHIE MARU broadcasts MMSI 431501653 and is registered as IMO 9233935, with call sign JL6639. 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 CHIE MARU?+
CHIE 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 CHIE MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHIE 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 CHIE 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 CHIE MARU?+
CHIE 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, CHIE 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. CHIE MARU has a gross tonnage of 3,378 GT.

CHIE MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431501653
IMO number
9233935
Call sign
JL6639
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
179.3°
Heading
21°
Last known position
42.3330°, 140.9704°
Destination
MURORAN
ETA
2026-09-06T04:40:00Z
Departure port
MURORAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T10:05:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
3378
Dead weight
4999 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:51:55Z