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KAKUTOMARU — Tanker · IMO 9266798

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World map showing the last known position of KAKUTOMARU at 35° 41.865' N, 140° 57.736' E
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KAKUTOMARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.6977° N, 140.9623° E, making 13.1 knots on a course of 37°. It is sailing from TOKYO BAY to NIIGATA with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 05:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:26 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
37.0°
/ 34°
Course / Heading
4.5 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:31 UTCSep 8, 2026
Japan flag
NIIGATAJPKIJ
ETA
05:00 UTCSep 11, 2026
KAKUTOMARU

KAKUTOMARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9266798
IMO Number
431602142
MMSI
JM6724
Call Sign

Specifications

105 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
4,998 t
Deadweight
3,676 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MIURA SHIPBUILDING - SAIKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of TOKYO BAY
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Destination Port
Port of NIIGATA
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About KAKUTOMARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAKUTOMARU — Tanker

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 3,676 GT, and a dead weight of 4,998 tonnes, KAKUTOMARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by HINODE KAIUN - FUKUOKA, JAPAN, built by MIURA SHIPBUILDING - SAIKI, JAPAN.

KAKUTOMARU route and voyage history

KAKUTOMARU is currently on a voyage from TOKYO BAY to NIIGATA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KAKUTOMARU 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

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

  • MMSI: 431602142
  • IMO: 9266798
  • Call sign: JM6724
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAKUTOMARU right now?+
KAKUTOMARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from TOKYO BAY to NIIGATA with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 05:00 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 KAKUTOMARU?+
KAKUTOMARU broadcasts MMSI 431602142 and is registered as IMO 9266798, with call sign JM6724. 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 KAKUTOMARU?+
KAKUTOMARU 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 KAKUTOMARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAKUTOMARU 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 KAKUTOMARU'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 KAKUTOMARU?+
KAKUTOMARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, KAKUTOMARU 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. KAKUTOMARU has a gross tonnage of 3,676 GT.

KAKUTOMARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431602142
IMO number
9266798
Call sign
JM6724
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
37.0°
Heading
34°
Last known position
35.6977°, 140.9623°
Destination
NIIGATA
ETA
2026-09-11T05:00:00Z
Departure port
TOKYO BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T07:31:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.5 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
3676
Dead weight
4998 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:26:00Z