TAIRA MARU (IMO 9553098)
TAIRA MARU is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,435 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 748. Given its specific tanker configuration and tonnage, it is designed for specialized 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 one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 431001045
- Call sign: JD2968
- Gross tonnage: 748
- Deadweight: 1435 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TAIRA KISEN (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°56.9′N · 136°38.3′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 17:43 UTC
- Destination: Yokkaichi (JP YKK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAIRA MARU?
TAIRA MARU is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TAIRA MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,435 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 748.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has operated under one former flag during its service history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Where has TAIRA MARU been observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
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