MEISEN MARU (IMO 8974570)
MEISEN MARU is a General Cargo Ship built in 2002 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 261 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 178. Given its small displacement, it is configured for specialized or coastal cargo operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not available in the current records. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 431501714
- Call sign: JL6488
- Gross tonnage: 178
- Deadweight: 261 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SUMIKO BUTSURYU KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 33°58.0′N · 133°15.8′E · Speed 4.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 22:22 UTC
- Destination: Niihama (JP IHA)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MEISEN MARU?
MEISEN MARU is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What is the capacity of MEISEN MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 261 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 178.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
What is the flag state of MEISEN MARU?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. Its history shows it has operated under 1 former flag state.
How many times has the ownership of MEISEN MARU changed?
There have been 3 recorded ownership changes for this vessel. It has also been registered under 1 former name.
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