EMERALD KARATSU (IMO 8731655)
EMERALD KARATSU is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 2007 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 400 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 984. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. The vessel has a history of one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 431000127
- Call sign: JD2398
- Gross tonnage: 984
- Deadweight: 400 t
- Length overall: 76 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KYUSHU YUSEN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 33°28.8′N · 129°58.7′E · Speed 14.1 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 10:01 UTC
- Destination: JP ===
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of EMERALD KARATSU?
EMERALD KARATSU is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for EMERALD KARATSU?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 984. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 400 metric tonnes.
Which flag does EMERALD KARATSU fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
Where has EMERALD KARATSU been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area recorded in its recent movement data.
How many PSC inspections has EMERALD KARATSU undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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