YAIMAMARU (IMO 9162150)
YAIMAMARU is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,922 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 21,688, and a length overall of 160 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. YAIMAMARU is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 March 2025.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 352005704
- Call sign: 3E8917
- Gross tonnage: 21688
- Deadweight: 3922 t
- Length overall: 160 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/03/2025
- Registered owner: SHOSEN YAIMA PANAMA SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: SHOSEN YAIMA CO LTD (Japan)
- Technical manager: Uni-Wagon Marine Co., Ltd
- Last AIS position: 25°8.0′N · 121°44.6′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 19:33 UTC
- Destination: KEL TWN
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of YAIMAMARU?
YAIMAMARU is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of YAIMAMARU?
The vessel has a length overall of 160 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 21,688 and a deadweight of 3,922 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains YAIMAMARU?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The main engine is a 2D: 4 SA 18 CY type. It is rated at a power output of 18 kW.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 March 2025. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
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