KINTEKI MARU

KINTEKI MARU (IMO: 8869658) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Sierra Leone flag. It has an overall length of 246 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 667001545
• IMO: 8869658
• Call Sign: 9LU2348
• Flag State: Sierra Leone
• Vessel Type: Cargo Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 499 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 1,492 DWT
• Length Overall: 64.9 m
• Beam: 11 m
• Draft: 4.5 m
• Year Built: 1989

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw

Shipyard

• Country of Build: Japan
• Year of Construction: 1989

Owner / Operator

• Flag: Sierra Leone
• Registration: Sierra Leone Ship Registry

Operating Region

• Primary Region: West African coastal waters
• AIS Coverage: Active in Sierra Leone and surrounding West African maritime zones

Vessel Description

KINTEKI MARU is a small general cargo vessel built in Japan in 1989 and currently registered under the Sierra Leone flag. With a gross tonnage of 499 GT and a deadweight of approximately 1,492 DWT, the vessel is characteristic of compact coastal and short-sea trading ships common in West African regional trade routes. Her modest dimensions make her suitable for operations in smaller ports and waterways along the West African coast. The vessel carries a Japanese-origin name consistent with her build origin, and her current registration under Sierra Leone reflects the common practice of older Japanese-built coasters transitioning to open or second registries later in their operational life.