OSHIMA MARU

OSHIMA MARU (IMO: 9874923) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 194 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 431625000
• IMO: 9874923
• Call Sign: 7KFS
• Flag: Japan
• Vessel Type: General Cargo Ship
• Ship Category: Cargo

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 499 GT
• Deadweight: 1,600 DWT
• Length Overall: 74.9 m
• Beam: 12.0 m

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Drive Type: Single screw

Shipyard

• Built: 2019
• Country of Build: Japan

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Oshima Kaiun Co., Ltd
• Flag State Registry: Japan (JG)

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Area: Domestic Japanese coastal waters
• AIS Operational Area: Japan, East China Sea, Western Pacific

Vessel Description

OSHIMA MARU is a Japanese-flagged small general cargo vessel operating primarily within domestic Japanese coastal trade routes. With a gross tonnage of 499 GT, the vessel falls within the common Japanese coastal cargo category designed for short-sea and inter-island trade. The vessel operates under the Japanese ship registry and is typically engaged in regional cargo movements along the Japanese archipelago. As a sub-500 GT vessel, it is representative of the numerous small coasters that form a critical part of Japan's domestic maritime transport network, connecting coastal communities and industrial ports throughout the country.