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NM SAKURA — Cargo · IMO 9703643

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NM SAKURA is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 25.5113° N, 93.3076° W, making 11.3 knots on a course of 87°. It is sailing from BROWNSVILLE to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 11 Nov 2026, 08:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 14:31 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
87.0°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
11.3 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:51 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
08:30 UTCNov 11, 2026
NM SAKURA

NM SAKURA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9703643
IMO Number
538006163
MMSI
V7HW9
Call Sign

Specifications

198 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
60,948 t
Deadweight
34,349 t
Gross Tonnage
8,370 kW
Engine Power
JMU - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About NM SAKURA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NM SAKURA — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 34,349 GT, and a dead weight of 60,948 tonnes, NM SAKURA is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is built by JMU - TOKYO, JAPAN.

NM SAKURA route and voyage history

NM SAKURA is currently on a voyage from BROWNSVILLE to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-11T08:30:00Z. The live route and current course of NM SAKURA 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NM SAKURA right now?

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NM SAKURA is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from BROWNSVILLE to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 11 Nov 2026, 08:30 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 NM SAKURA?

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NM SAKURA broadcasts MMSI 538006163 and is registered as IMO 9703643, with call sign V7HW9. 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 NM SAKURA?

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NM SAKURA 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.

How can I see the live position of NM SAKURA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NM SAKURA 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 NM SAKURA'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 NM SAKURA?

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NM SAKURA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NM SAKURA 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. NM SAKURA has a gross tonnage of 34,349 GT.

NM SAKURA — Key Facts

MMSI
538006163
IMO number
9703643
Call sign
V7HW9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
87.0°
Heading
89°
Last known position
25.5113°, -93.3076°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-11-11T08:30:00Z
Departure port
BROWNSVILLE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T12:51:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
11.3 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
34349
Dead weight
60948 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T14:31:00Z