JFE SHIRYU
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 431028418
- IMO: 9984467
- Call sign: JD5608
JFE SHIRYU (IMO: 9984467) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 377 feets and a beam of 59 feets.
JFE SHIRYU position reported at 04/28/2026 04:28:03 UTC:
Latitude: 139.946600, Longitude 139.946600 longitude
Visited ports: Funabashi, Fukuyama Anch
JFE SHIRYU
Vessel Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | JFE SHIRYU |
| MMSI | 431028418 |
| IMO Number | 9984467 |
| Call Sign | JD5608 |
| Flag State | Japan |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Class | Bulk Carrier |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 93,871 GT |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 180,149 DWT |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 292 m |
| Beam | 45 m |
| Draft | 18.2 m |
Propulsion
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel (Two-stroke, slow speed) |
| Drive Type | Single screw, fixed pitch propeller |
Shipyard
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Builder | Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) |
| Country of Build | Japan |
| Year Built | 2024 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | JFE Steel Corporation |
| Flag | Japan |
Operating Region
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Trade | International deep-sea bulk trades |
| Typical Routes | Pacific / Asia routes consistent with iron ore and coal supply chains serving JFE Steel's integrated steelworks in Japan |
| Port Operations | Deep-draft capable ports (iron ore, coal terminals) |
Vessel Description
The JFE SHIRYU is a large Capesize bulk carrier operating under the Japanese flag, owned by JFE Steel Corporation, one of Japan's major integrated steelmakers. The vessel is purpose-built to transport raw materials — primarily iron ore and coking coal — essential to JFE Steel's blast furnace operations at its Japanese steelworks facilities.
As a Capesize vessel with a deadweight exceeding 180,000 tonnes, the JFE SHIRYU is too large to transit the Suez or Panama Canals and therefore operates predominantly on long-haul deep-sea routes, typically sourcing cargo from Australia, Brazil, and other major bulk export regions destined for Japanese steel production ports.
The vessel is a relatively new addition to JFE Steel's captive fleet, having been delivered in 2024, reflecting continued investment in dedicated raw material logistics to support steel production supply chain security.
Data Disclaimer: Specifications and details are based on vessel registry data, AIS records, and publicly available maritime databases current at time of compilation. Some specifications should be verified against official Lloyd's Register or vessel classification society records for critical operational use.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FUNABASHI | Port | 4/27/2026 |
| FUKUYAMA ANCH | Anchorage | 4/10/2026 |
| FUNABASHI | Port | 4/7/2026 |