YAHATA MARU (IMO 8926444)
YAHATA MARU is a Tug built in 1996 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 280 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 160. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. The vessel has previously operated under 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: 1996
- MMSI: 431400594
- Call sign: JL6477
- Gross tonnage: 160
- Deadweight: 280 t
- Length overall: 149 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SHINONO KAIUN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 35°3.3′N · 139°37.4′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 01:32 UTC
- Destination: Kinuura (JP KNU) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of YAHATA MARU?
YAHATA MARU is a Tug. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for YAHATA MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 280 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 160.
Which flag does YAHATA MARU fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its service history.
Where has YAHATA MARU been observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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