ASUKA II (IMO 8806204)
ASUKA II is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1990 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,642 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 50,444. This vessel is configured for passenger service within the cruise sector. ASUKA II is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, North America West Coast, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 432545000
- Call sign: 7JBI
- Gross tonnage: 50444
- Deadweight: 8642 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 110 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/02/2018, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: NYK CRUISES CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°0.6′N · 134°56.4′E · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 12:12 UTC
- Destination: Hitachinaka (JP HIC) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 00:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is ASUKA II?
ASUKA II is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 1990 and is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ASUKA II?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 50,444. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,642 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages ASUKA II?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASUKA II been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 110 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 February 2018.
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