YUHO MARU NO. 8 (IMO 9715892)
YUHO MARU NO. 8 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,214 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 499. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. YUHO MARU NO. 8 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 one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 431006905
- Call sign: JD3870
- Gross tonnage: 499
- Deadweight: 1214 t
- Registered owner: JAPAN RAILWAY/SHINYU (Japan)
- Ship manager: SEIHO KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°40.1′N · 135°27.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 15:49 UTC
- Destination: JP UKB OFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of YUHO MARU NO. 8?
YUHO MARU NO. 8 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for YUHO MARU NO. 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,214 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 499.
Which classification society maintains YUHO MARU NO. 8?
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) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Where has YUHO MARU NO. 8 been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the Japan flag and is assigned to the white band in both the Paris and Tokyo MoUs.
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