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YUUKARI — Passenger · IMO 9257436

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World map showing the last known position of YUUKARI at 37° 56.310' N, 139° 4.064' E
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Current PositionLast report

YUUKARI was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 37.9385° N, 139.0677° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:51 UTC. It was sailing from AKITA to NIIGATA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 15:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
231.0°
/ 326°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
AKITAJPAXT
ATD
23:49 UTCSep 7, 2026
Japan flag
NIIGATAJPKIJ
ETA
15:30 UTCSep 8, 2026
YUUKARI

YUUKARI

Identity

Passenger
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9257436
IMO Number
432341000
MMSI
JRJN
Call Sign

Specifications

199 m × 26 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
7,725 t
Deadweight
18,229 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JMU
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of AKITA
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Destination Port
Port of NIIGATA
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About YUUKARI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

YUUKARI — Passenger

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 18,229 GT, and a dead weight of 7,725 tonnes, YUUKARI is a passenger registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by SHIN NIHONKAI FERRY - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by JMU.

YUUKARI route and voyage history

YUUKARI is currently on a voyage from AKITA to NIIGATA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T15:30:00Z. The live route and current course of YUUKARI 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 YUUKARI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 432341000
  • IMO: 9257436
  • Call sign: JRJN
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is YUUKARI right now?+
YUUKARI was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:51 UTC. It was sailing from AKITA to NIIGATA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 15:30 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 YUUKARI?+
YUUKARI broadcasts MMSI 432341000 and is registered as IMO 9257436, with call sign JRJN. 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 YUUKARI?+
YUUKARI is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of YUUKARI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from YUUKARI 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 YUUKARI'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 YUUKARI?+
As a passenger, YUUKARI sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. YUUKARI has a gross tonnage of 18,229 GT.

YUUKARI — Key Facts

MMSI
432341000
IMO number
9257436
Call sign
JRJN
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
231.0°
Heading
326°
Last known position
37.9385°, 139.0677°
Destination
NIIGATA
ETA
2026-09-08T15:30:00Z
Departure port
AKITA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T23:49:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
18229
Dead weight
7725 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T08:51:00Z