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MEIYO MARUTug · IMO 9481025

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MEIYO MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6590° N, 135.4383° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:49 UTC. It was sailing from OSAKA to OSAKA with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 22:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
77.0°
/ 208°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.3 m
Current Draught

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OSAKAJPOSA
ATD
22:14 UTCSep 3, 2026
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ETA
22:20 UTCSep 3, 2026
MEIYO MARU

MEIYO MARU

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9481025
IMO Number
432579000
MMSI
JD2339
Call Sign

Specifications

40 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
275 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KEIHIN DOCK - YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of OSAKA
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About MEIYO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MEIYO MARU — Tug

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 275 GT, MEIYO MARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is built by KEIHIN DOCK - YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.

MEIYO MARU route and voyage history

MEIYO MARU is currently on a voyage from OSAKA to OSAKA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T22:20:00Z. The live route and current course of MEIYO 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 MEIYO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 432579000
  • IMO: 9481025
  • Call sign: JD2339
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MEIYO MARU right now?+
MEIYO MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:49 UTC. It was sailing from OSAKA to OSAKA with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 22:20 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 MEIYO MARU?+
MEIYO MARU broadcasts MMSI 432579000 and is registered as IMO 9481025, with call sign JD2339. 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 MEIYO MARU?+
MEIYO MARU is classified as a tug vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of MEIYO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MEIYO 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 MEIYO 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 MEIYO MARU?+
As a tug, MEIYO MARU sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. MEIYO MARU has a gross tonnage of 275 GT.

MEIYO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
432579000
IMO number
9481025
Call sign
JD2339
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
77.0°
Heading
208°
Last known position
34.6590°, 135.4383°
Destination
OSAKA
ETA
2026-09-03T22:20:00Z
Departure port
OSAKA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T22:14:00Z
Current draught
4.3 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
275
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:49:00Z