KAITA MARU (IMO 9867970)
KAITA MARU is a Tug built in 2018 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 196 metric tonnes. Given its classification as a tug, it is designed for specialized maneuvering and assistance tasks rather than bulk cargo transport. The vessel is classed by the Flag authority. No recent geographic observation data is available for this unit in the current dataset. 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: Tug
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 431011624
- Call sign: JD4397
- Gross tonnage: 196
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Registered owner: CHUDEN KANKYO/NIPPON EISEN (Japan)
- Ship manager: NIHON TUG-BOAT CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°21.1′N · 132°27.8′E · Speed 8.5 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 22:17 UTC
- Destination: Hiroshima (JP HIJ)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of KAITA MARU?
KAITA MARU is a Tug. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its eighth year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of KAITA MARU?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 196 metric tonnes. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this specific unit.
What flag does KAITA MARU fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has previously operated under 1 different flag state during its service history.
How many inspections has KAITA MARU undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
How many times has the ownership of KAITA MARU changed?
The vessel has undergone 3 ownership changes. It also has a history of 1 former name.
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