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NIKKO — Cargo · IMO 8980579

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World map showing the last known position of NIKKO at 33° 15.029' N, 131° 52.424' E
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NIKKO was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, at 33.2505° N, 131.8737° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 06:34 UTC. It was sailing from HITACHI to SAGANOSEKI with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 22:42 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
316.0°
/ 289°
Course / Heading
5.3 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
HITACHIJPHTC
ATD
07:47 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
22:42 UTCAug 29, 2026
NIKKO

NIKKO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8980579
IMO Number
431501753
MMSI
JL6708
Call Sign

Specifications

94 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
2,349 t
Deadweight
1,325 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of HITACHI
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Destination Port
Port of SAGANOSEKI
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for SAGANOSEKI (JPSAG).

About NIKKO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NIKKO — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 1,325 GT, and a dead weight of 2,349 tonnes, NIKKO is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by NIPPO SHOSEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN.

NIKKO route and voyage history

NIKKO is currently on a voyage from HITACHI to SAGANOSEKI with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-29T22:42:00Z. The live route and current course of NIKKO 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 NIKKO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431501753
  • IMO: 8980579
  • Call sign: JL6708
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NIKKO right now?+
NIKKO was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 7 Sep 2026, 06:34 UTC. It was sailing from HITACHI to SAGANOSEKI with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 22:42 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 NIKKO?+
NIKKO broadcasts MMSI 431501753 and is registered as IMO 8980579, with call sign JL6708. 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 NIKKO?+
NIKKO 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 NIKKO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NIKKO 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 NIKKO'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 NIKKO?+
As a cargo, NIKKO 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. NIKKO has a gross tonnage of 1,325 GT.

NIKKO — Key Facts

MMSI
431501753
IMO number
8980579
Call sign
JL6708
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
316.0°
Heading
289°
Last known position
33.2505°, 131.8737°
Destination
SAGANOSEKI
ETA
2026-08-29T22:42:00Z
Departure port
HITACHI
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T07:47:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.3 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
1325
Dead weight
2349 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T06:34:00Z