ROKURYU MARU
- Vessel Type: Other
- MMSI: 431500553
- IMO: 9159397
- Call sign: JL6524
ROKURYU MARU (IMO: 9159397) sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 377 feets and a beam of 59 feets.
ROKURYU MARU position reported at 05/12/2026 21:52:15 UTC:
Latitude: 139.941937, Longitude 139.941937 longitude
Visited ports: Yokohama Anch, Fukuyama, Funabashi
ROKURYU MARU
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | ROKURYU MARU |
| MMSI | 431500553 |
| IMO Number | 9159397 |
| Call Sign | JL6524 |
| Flag State | Japan |
| Vessel Type | Cargo Ship |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 499 GT |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 74.87 m |
| Beam | 12.0 m |
| Draft | 4.6 m |
| Year Built | 1997 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Diesel |
| Propulsion | Single screw |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Country of Build | Japan |
| Year Delivered | 1997 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Flag | Japan |
| Registered Owner | Japanese Domestic Operator |
Specific owner and operator details are not publicly confirmed in open-source registries at time of profile generation.
Operating Region
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Primary Region | Japanese Coastal Waters |
| Trade Pattern | Domestic Japanese coastal cargo trade |
| Typical Routes | Inter-island and coastal port-to-port within Japan |
Vessel Description
The ROKURYU MARU is a small Japanese-flagged coastal cargo vessel of 499 gross tons, a tonnage figure commonly associated with vessels operating under Japanese domestic coastal shipping regulations. Built in 1997, she is typical of the class of short-sea and coastal traders that form the backbone of Japan's extensive domestic maritime freight network.
Operating under the Japanese flag with call sign JL6524 and MMSI 431500553, the vessel is registered under Japan's domestic shipping framework. Her dimensions and tonnage indicate she is well-suited for smaller port facilities throughout the Japanese archipelago, including regional and secondary ports that form the country's extensive domestic cargo distribution network.
Disclaimer: This profile is compiled from publicly available maritime databases (MMSI registry, IMO register). Some fields may be incomplete due to limitations in open-source data availability. Users should verify critical operational data through official sources such as the Japan Coast Guard, Lloyd's Register, or IHS Markit Sea-web.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| YOKOHAMA ANCH | Anchorage | 5/8/2026 |
| FUKUYAMA | Port | 4/9/2026 |
| FUNABASHI | Port | 4/1/2026 |
| FUKUYAMA | Port | 5/13/2025 |
| YOKOHAMA ANCH | Anchorage | 2/16/2025 |