CHOEI MARU (IMO 9597941)
CHOEI MARU is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,700 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 499. At this scale, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale general cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. Recent observation data indicates the vessel has been active in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 431002349
- Call sign: JD3172
- Gross tonnage: 499
- Deadweight: 1700 t
- Registered owner: JAPAN RAILWAY/KURODA KISEN (Japan)
- Ship manager: KURODA KISEN (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°42.6′N · 134°50.7′E · Speed 5.4 kn · received 15 October 2026 at 22:48 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHOEI MARU?
CHOEI MARU is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHOEI MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,700 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 499.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
Where has CHOEI MARU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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