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AKASAKI MARU — Tug · IMO 9520687

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World map showing the last known position of AKASAKI MARU at 33° 9.745' N, 129° 42.185' E
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AKASAKI MARU was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 33.1624° N, 129.7031° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 09:41 UTC. It was sailing from SASEBO to SASEBO with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 09:02 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
28.0°
/ 276°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
3.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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SASEBOJPSSB
ATD
22:40 UTCSep 6, 2026
Japan flag
SASEBOJPSSB
ETA
09:02 UTCSep 7, 2026
AKASAKI MARU

AKASAKI MARU

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9520687
IMO Number
432660000
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About AKASAKI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AKASAKI MARU — Tug

AKASAKI MARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

AKASAKI MARU route and voyage history

AKASAKI MARU is currently on a voyage from SASEBO to SASEBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T09:02:00Z. The live route and current course of AKASAKI 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 AKASAKI MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 432660000
  • IMO: 9520687
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AKASAKI MARU right now?+
AKASAKI MARU was last reported under way in the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 7 Sep 2026, 09:41 UTC. It was sailing from SASEBO to SASEBO with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 09:02 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 AKASAKI MARU?+
AKASAKI MARU broadcasts MMSI 432660000 and is registered as IMO 9520687. 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 AKASAKI MARU?+
AKASAKI 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 AKASAKI MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AKASAKI 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 AKASAKI 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 AKASAKI MARU?+
As a tug, AKASAKI 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.

AKASAKI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
432660000
IMO number
9520687
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
28.0°
Heading
276°
Last known position
33.1624°, 129.7031°
Destination
SASEBO
ETA
2026-09-07T09:02:00Z
Departure port
SASEBO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T22:40:00Z
Current draught
3.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T09:41:00Z