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AKATSUKI — Cargo · IMO 9665920

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World map showing the last known position of AKATSUKI at 15° 17.180' S, 154° 26.066' E
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AKATSUKI was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, at 15.2863° S, 154.4344° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:43 UTC. It was sailing from NEWCASTLE to HARAMACHI with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.6 kn
Speed
1.0°
/ 6°
Course / Heading
14.1 m
Static Draught
12.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
10:11 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 22, 2026
AKATSUKI

AKATSUKI

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9665920
IMO Number
636016342
MMSI
D5FR3
Call Sign

Specifications

235 m × 43 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
104,939 t
Deadweight
57,036 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SANOYAS MIZUSHIMA WORKS & SHIPYARD - KURASHIKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NEWCASTLE
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Destination Port
Port of HARAMACHI
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About AKATSUKI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AKATSUKI — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 57,036 GT, and a dead weight of 104,939 tonnes, AKATSUKI is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by TOYO SANGYO - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by SANOYAS MIZUSHIMA WORKS & SHIPYARD - KURASHIKI, JAPAN.

AKATSUKI route and voyage history

AKATSUKI is currently on a voyage from NEWCASTLE to HARAMACHI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-22T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AKATSUKI 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

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

  • MMSI: 636016342
  • IMO: 9665920
  • Call sign: D5FR3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AKATSUKI right now?+
AKATSUKI was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:43 UTC. It was sailing from NEWCASTLE to HARAMACHI with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 06:00 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 AKATSUKI?+
AKATSUKI broadcasts MMSI 636016342 and is registered as IMO 9665920, with call sign D5FR3. 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 AKATSUKI?+
AKATSUKI is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of AKATSUKI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AKATSUKI 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 AKATSUKI'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 AKATSUKI?+
AKATSUKI is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, AKATSUKI 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. AKATSUKI has a gross tonnage of 57,036 GT.

AKATSUKI — Key Facts

MMSI
636016342
IMO number
9665920
Call sign
D5FR3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.6 knots
Course over ground
1.0°
Heading
6°
Last known position
-15.2863°, 154.4344°
Destination
HARAMACHI
ETA
2026-09-22T06:00:00Z
Departure port
NEWCASTLE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T10:11:00Z
Current draught
12.8 m
Maximum static draught
14.1 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
57036
Dead weight
104939 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T05:43:00Z