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KYOWA ORCHID — Cargo · IMO 9442093

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KYOWA ORCHID is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.9700° N, 137.5673° E, making 11.6 knots on a course of 67°. It is sailing from BUSAN to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 21:47 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
67.0°
/ 65°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:26 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
19:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
KYOWA ORCHID

KYOWA ORCHID

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9442093
IMO Number
538003446
MMSI
V7QV6
Call Sign

Specifications

125 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
12,122 t
Deadweight
9,924 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HONDA HEAVY INDUSTRIES - SAIKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About KYOWA ORCHID

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KYOWA ORCHID — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 9,924 GT, and a dead weight of 12,122 tonnes, KYOWA ORCHID is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by TORITEC - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by HONDA HEAVY INDUSTRIES - SAIKI, JAPAN.

KYOWA ORCHID route and voyage history

KYOWA ORCHID is currently on a voyage from BUSAN to YOKOHAMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KYOWA ORCHID 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KYOWA ORCHID right now?

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KYOWA ORCHID is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from BUSAN to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 19:00 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 KYOWA ORCHID?

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KYOWA ORCHID broadcasts MMSI 538003446 and is registered as IMO 9442093, with call sign V7QV6. 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 KYOWA ORCHID?

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KYOWA ORCHID is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KYOWA ORCHID 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 KYOWA ORCHID'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 KYOWA ORCHID?

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KYOWA ORCHID is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, KYOWA ORCHID 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. KYOWA ORCHID has a gross tonnage of 9,924 GT.

KYOWA ORCHID — Key Facts

MMSI
538003446
IMO number
9442093
Call sign
V7QV6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
67.0°
Heading
65°
Last known position
33.9700°, 137.5673°
Destination
YOKOHAMA
ETA
2026-11-08T19:00:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T09:26:00Z
Current draught
6.9 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
9924
Dead weight
12122 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T21:47:00Z