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SHINCHI MARU — Cargo · IMO 9659000

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SHINCHI MARU is currently under way in the Coral Sea, at 19.6409° S, 153.7115° E, making 10.5 knots on a course of 170°. It is sailing from KINUURA to NEWCASTLE with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 14:57 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.5 kn
Speed
170.0°
/ 169°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
8.2 m
Current Draught

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KINUURAJPKNU
ATD
06:23 UTCOct 27, 2026
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 14, 2026
SHINCHI MARU

SHINCHI MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9659000
IMO Number
431892000
MMSI
7KNR
Call Sign

Specifications

240 m × 43 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
97,355 t
Deadweight
55,017 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About SHINCHI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHINCHI MARU — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 55,017 GT, and a dead weight of 97,355 tonnes, SHINCHI MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is built by OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN.

SHINCHI MARU route and voyage history

SHINCHI MARU is currently on a voyage from KINUURA to NEWCASTLE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-14T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SHINCHI 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

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

  • MMSI: 431892000
  • IMO: 9659000
  • Call sign: 7KNR
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHINCHI MARU right now?

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SHINCHI MARU is currently under way in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from KINUURA to NEWCASTLE with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 09:00 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 SHINCHI MARU?

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SHINCHI MARU broadcasts MMSI 431892000 and is registered as IMO 9659000, with call sign 7KNR. 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 SHINCHI MARU?

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SHINCHI 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 SHINCHI MARU?

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

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SHINCHI MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SHINCHI 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. SHINCHI MARU has a gross tonnage of 55,017 GT.

SHINCHI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431892000
IMO number
9659000
Call sign
7KNR
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.5 knots
Course over ground
170.0°
Heading
169°
Last known position
-19.6409°, 153.7115°
Destination
NEWCASTLE
ETA
2026-11-14T09:00:00Z
Departure port
KINUURA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-27T06:23:00Z
Current draught
8.2 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
55017
Dead weight
97355 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T14:57:17Z