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TOWA MARU — Tanker · IMO 9910181

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World map showing the last known position of TOWA MARU at 27° 18.634' S, 45° 28.965' E
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TOWA MARU was last reported in the Indian Ocean, at 27.3106° S, 45.4828° E.

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TOWA MARU

TOWA MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
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9910181
IMO Number
431639000
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About TOWA MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TOWA MARU — Tanker

TOWA MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

TOWA MARU route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from TOWA MARU is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of TOWA 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 TOWA MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431639000
  • IMO: 9910181
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TOWA MARU right now?+
TOWA MARU was last reported in the Indian Ocean. 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 TOWA MARU?+
TOWA MARU broadcasts MMSI 431639000 and is registered as IMO 9910181. 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 TOWA MARU?+
TOWA 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 TOWA MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TOWA 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 TOWA 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 TOWA MARU?+
As a tanker, TOWA 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.

TOWA MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431639000
IMO number
9910181
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
-27.3106°, 45.4828°