NO8 SUMIWAKA MARU

NO8 SUMIWAKA MARU (IMO: 9777187) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 269 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 431006666
• IMO: 9777187
• Call Sign: JD3872
• Flag State: Japan
• Vessel Type: Cargo Ship
• Ship Category: General Cargo

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 499 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 1,600 DWT
• Length Overall: 74.90 m
• Beam: 12.00 m
• Depth: 6.80 m
• Built: 2016

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Single Screw
• Service Speed: 11.0 knots

Shipyard

• Country of Build: Japan
• Year of Delivery: 2016

Owner / Operator

• Flag: Japan
• Registered Owner: Japanese Domestic Operator
• Registry: Japan Ship Registry

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Equipped

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Area: Japanese Coastal Waters
• Trading Pattern: Domestic Short Sea Shipping
• Regional Operations: Inland Sea and coastal routes within Japan

Vessel Description

NO8 SUMIWAKA MARU is a small Japanese-flagged general cargo vessel operating within Japan's domestic coastal shipping network. With a gross tonnage of 499 GT and a deadweight of approximately 1,600 tonnes, the vessel is typical of the compact coastal cargo carriers that serve Japan's extensive island and port network. Built in 2016, the vessel reflects modern standards for domestic Japanese short-sea traders, designed to navigate shallow coastal ports and inland sea routes efficiently. The vessel operates under Japanese maritime regulations and is equipped with standard navigation and communications systems required for domestic coastal trade operations.