Visited ports: Yokohama Anch, Yokkaichi, Yokkaichi Anch
UWAKAI
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Details |
| Vessel Name |
UWAKAI |
| MMSI |
431501741 |
| IMO Number |
9275892 |
| Call Sign |
JL6678 |
| Flag State |
Japan |
| Vessel Type |
Passenger Ship / Ferry |
Specifications
| Field |
Details |
| Gross Tonnage |
5,247 GT |
| Length Overall |
126.5 m |
| Beam |
20.0 m |
| Year Built |
2003 |
Propulsion
| Field |
Details |
| Propulsion Type |
Diesel |
| Service Speed |
Approximately 18 knots |
Shipyard
| Field |
Details |
| Builder |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Country of Build |
Japan |
| Year Delivered |
2003 |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Details |
| Operator |
Uwajima Unyu Ferry () |
| Country |
Japan |
Operating Region
| Field |
Details |
| Primary Region |
Japan — Seto Inland Sea / Western Kyushu routes |
| Trade Pattern |
Domestic Japanese coastal ferry service |
| Typical Route |
Beppu – Yawatahama (Oita – Ehime Prefecture corridor) |
Vessel Description
The UWAKAI is a Japanese domestic passenger/vehicle ferry operating under the flag of Japan. She is registered under the ownership and operation of Uwajima Unyu Ferry, a regional ferry operator serving southwestern Japan. Built in 2003 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the vessel is deployed on short-to-medium distance domestic routes, primarily connecting Beppu (Oita Prefecture) on the island of Kyushu with Yawatahama (Ehime Prefecture) on Shikoku, crossing the Seto Inland Sea region.
The vessel is designed to carry both passengers and vehicles, which is characteristic of the Ro-Pax configuration typical of Japanese domestic inter-island ferry services. Her operational profile reflects the dense short-sea shipping network that interconnects Japan's main islands and regional ports.
** Data Notice:** Some specification fields (exact deadweight, engine details, full navigation equipment suite) are not publicly confirmed in open maritime registries. Users requiring precise technical data should consult the Japanese Ship Registry (JG), Lloyd's Register, or DNV Vessel Finder for verified records.