MIYAGIMARU

MIYAGIMARU (IMO: 9951460) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 213 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 431748000
• IMO: 9951460
• Call Sign: JD4639
• Flag: Japan
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: Passenger (60)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 195 GT
• Length: 33 m
• Beam: 9 m

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Drive Type: Water Jet

Shipyard

• Country of Build: Japan
• Year Built: 2023

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Miyagi Prefecture
• Country: Japan

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Japan, Pacific coastal waters
• Port of Registry: Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
• Operational Area: Matsushima Bay and surrounding island routes, Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku region, Japan

Vessel Description

MIYAGIMARU is a Japanese-flagged passenger ferry operated under Miyagi Prefecture authority, primarily serving island communities and tourist routes in the Matsushima Bay area of Miyagi Prefecture. Built in 2023, the vessel represents a modern addition to regional passenger ferry services in the Tohoku coastal region, supporting both local transportation needs and tourism activity along one of Japan's most celebrated scenic coastlines. The vessel operates water jet propulsion, consistent with modern shallow-water passenger ferry design requirements for the bay environment.