SOWA MARU (IMO 9363209)
SOWA MARU is a Chemical Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,300 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 498. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized chemical liquid cargo transport. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. The vessel has a history of one former name and has operated under three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Chemical Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 431402035
- Call sign: JD2194
- Gross tonnage: 498
- Deadweight: 1300 t
- Length overall: 60 m
- Beam: 10 m
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KOTOBUKI SHIPPING YK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°13.3′N · 132°55.4′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 19:29 UTC
- Destination: >JP KNE/SS · ETA 14 October 2026 at 22:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOWA MARU?
SOWA MARU is a Chemical Tanker. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOWA MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,300 metric tonnes. It also reports a gross tonnage of 498.
Which flag does SOWA MARU fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has operated under three different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for SOWA MARU?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
In which region has SOWA MARU been observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in its recent movement data.
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