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CHIKYUOther · IMO 9234044

JPRestricted maneuverability
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Latitude / Longitude

35° 2.337' N
138° 30.587' E

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Restricted maneuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
325.2°
/ 163°
Course / Heading
8.7 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught
ATD
Mar 20, 2026, 00:21 UTC
ETA
Mar 22, 2026, 16:00 UTC
From
SHIMIZU
To
SHIMIZU

Voyage Tracker

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SHIMIZUJPSMZ
ATD
00:21 UTCMar 20, 2026
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SHIMIZUJPSMZ
ETA
16:00 UTCMar 22, 2026
CHIKYU

CHIKYU

Identity

Other
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9234044
IMO Number
432522000
MMSI
JRAJ
Call Sign

Specifications

210 m × 38 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
27,161 t
Deadweight
56,752 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About CHIKYU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHIKYU — Vessel

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 56,752 GT, and a dead weight of 27,161 tonnes, CHIKYU is a maritime vessel registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by JAPAN FOR MARINE EARTH - YOKOSUKA, JAPAN, built by MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN.

CHIKYU route and voyage history

CHIKYU is currently on a voyage from SHIMIZU to SHIMIZU with an estimated arrival on 2026-03-22T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of CHIKYU 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

CHIKYU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CHIKYU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 432522000
  • IMO: 9234044
  • Call sign: JRAJ
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for CHIKYU?+
CHIKYU broadcasts MMSI 432522000 and is registered as IMO 9234044, with call sign JRAJ . 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 CHIKYU?+
CHIKYU is a maritime vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of CHIKYU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHIKYU 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 CHIKYU'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 CHIKYU?+
CHIKYU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. CHIKYU has a gross tonnage of 56,752 GT.

CHIKYU — Key Facts

MMSI
432522000
IMO number
9234044
Call sign
JRAJ
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Restricted maneuverability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
325.2°
Heading
163°
Last known position
35.0389°, 138.5098°
Destination
SHIMIZU
ETA
2026-03-22T16:00:00Z
Departure port
SHIMIZU
Actual time of departure
2026-03-20T00:21:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
8.7 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
56752
Dead weight
27161 t
AIS last updated
2026-07-31T06:26:57Z