SHIOTA MARU NO. 8 (IMO 9608116)
SHIOTA MARU NO. 8 is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,180 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 499. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized oil product transport 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 state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 431002897
- Call sign: JD3239
- Gross tonnage: 499
- Deadweight: 1180 t
- Registered owner: JAPAN RAILWAY/SHIOTA YUSOSEN (Japan)
- Ship manager: ASAHI TANKER CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 35°29.6′N · 140°1.9′E · Speed 2.7 kn · received 15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SHIOTA MARU NO. 8?
SHIOTA MARU NO. 8 is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SHIOTA MARU NO. 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,180 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.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
In which geographic region is SHIOTA MARU NO. 8 observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. This area is consistent with its current flag state of Japan.
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