YUUKOU MARU (IMO 9235220)
YUUKOU MARU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2000 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,069 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 739. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. YUUKOU MARU is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 12 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 14 January 2019.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 431401844
- Call sign: JK5538
- Gross tonnage: 739
- Deadweight: 1069 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/01/2019, Ulsan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/01/2019
- Registered owner: HOPEFUL MARINE & MIYABI MARINE (Japan)
- Ship manager: HOPEFUL MARINE CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 33°10.3′N · 135°48.7′E · Speed 8.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 06:40 UTC
- Destination: >JP HRR OFF · ETA 14 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of YUUKOU MARU?
YUUKOU MARU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for YUUKOU MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,069 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 739.
Which classification society manages YUUKOU MARU?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 12 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 14 January 2019.
Where has YUUKOU MARU been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the flag of Japan.
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