TAKAMATSU MARU

TAKAMATSU MARU (IMO: 9478676) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 1093 feets and a beam of 197 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 432831000
• IMO: 9478676
• Call Sign: 7JJG
• Flag: Japan
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Ship Category: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship (Ferry)

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 6,834 GT
• Deadweight: 1,326 DWT
• Length Overall: 147.0 m
• Beam: 19.5 m
• Draught: 4.5 m

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Speed: 18.5 knots (service speed)

Shipyard

• Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Country of Build: Japan
• Year Built: 2010
• Keel Laid / Delivered: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Shikoku Ferry Co., Ltd.
• Operator: Shikoku Ferry Co., Ltd.
• Country: Japan

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Takamatsu – Uno route, Seto Inland Sea, Japan
• Trading Area: Domestic Japanese coastal waters

Vessel Description

The vessel operates as a passenger and vehicle ferry serving the Seto Inland Sea crossing between Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture and Uno in Okayama Prefecture. This is one of the key short-sea ferry connections linking Shikoku island to Honshu. The vessel is operated by Shikoku Ferry Co., Ltd. and is configured to carry passengers alongside ro-ro vehicle capacity, accommodating both private vehicles and freight. The route forms an important transport link in the region, complementing the Seto Ohashi Bridge crossing.