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KOUYU MARU — Cargo · IMO 9347009

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KOUYU MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.4367° N, 134.6816° E, making 7.3 knots on a course of 49°. It is sailing from SAGANOSEKI to OIKAWA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 02:33 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.3 kn
Speed
49.0°
/ 47°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:31 UTCNov 7, 2026
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OIKAWAJPOIG
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
KOUYU MARU

KOUYU MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9347009
IMO Number
431501855
MMSI
JD2273
Call Sign

Specifications

74 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
1,700 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YANO SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About KOUYU MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KOUYU MARU — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,700 tonnes, KOUYU MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by HISASHIGE KISEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by YANO SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN.

KOUYU MARU route and voyage history

KOUYU MARU is currently on a voyage from SAGANOSEKI to OIKAWA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KOUYU 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 KOUYU MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431501855
  • IMO: 9347009
  • Call sign: JD2273
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KOUYU MARU right now?

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KOUYU MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from SAGANOSEKI to OIKAWA with an ETA of 9 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 KOUYU MARU?

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KOUYU MARU broadcasts MMSI 431501855 and is registered as IMO 9347009, with call sign JD2273. 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 KOUYU MARU?

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KOUYU 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 KOUYU MARU?

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

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As a cargo, KOUYU 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. KOUYU MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

KOUYU MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431501855
IMO number
9347009
Call sign
JD2273
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.3 knots
Course over ground
49.0°
Heading
47°
Last known position
33.4367°, 134.6816°
Destination
OIKAWA
ETA
2026-11-09T12:00:00Z
Departure port
SAGANOSEKI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T07:31:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1700 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T02:33:00Z