SUNFLOWER DAISETSU

SUNFLOWER DAISETSU (IMO: 9236705) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 623 feets and a beam of 85 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 431602067
• IMO: 9236705
• Call Sign: JM6684
• Flag: Japan
• Vessel Type: Passenger/RoPax Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 11,200 GT
• Length Overall: 192.5 m
• Beam: 26.4 m
• Draft: 6.8 m
• Decks: Multiple vehicle and passenger decks
• Passenger Capacity: Approximately 800 passengers

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Service Speed: Approximately 21 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Country of Build: Japan
• Year Built: 2002

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd.
• Operator: Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd.
• Country: Japan

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Japan domestic ferry service operating between Tomakomai (Hokkaido) and Tsuruga/Maizuru ports
• Sea Area: Sea of Japan
• Region: North Pacific / Japanese coastal waters

Vessel Description

The vessel is a large RoPax passenger ferry designed for overnight and long-distance domestic ferry operations in Japan. Built to serve the Sea of Japan corridor, it accommodates both passengers and wheeled cargo including trucks and private vehicles. The vessel features multiple cabin classes ranging from economy open accommodations to private staterooms, along with onboard amenities including dining and public spaces typical of Japanese long-distance ferry services. As part of the Shin Nihonkai Ferry fleet, it operates a vital logistics and passenger link between Hokkaido and the Hokuriku/Kansai regions of Honshu.