SHIRATAKA MARU (IMO 8864567)
SHIRATAKA MARU is a Tug built in 1992 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 168 and has a deadweight tonnage of 0. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized tug operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed in the East Asia region over recent periods. 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: Tug
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 431601044
- Call sign: JM6136
- Gross tonnage: 168
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KOWA KOGYO (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 32°44.2′N · 129°51.5′E · Speed 9.7 kn · received 10 August 2026 at 06:19 UTC
- Destination: Nagasaki (JP NGS)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SHIRATAKA MARU?
SHIRATAKA MARU is a Tug. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of SHIRATAKA MARU?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 168. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded as 0.
Where has SHIRATAKA MARU been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
What is the flag status of SHIRATAKA MARU?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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