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Passenger
YAMATO
Passenger · Japan · last seen 34°N 133°E · Jun 2026 · MMSI 431014855 · Call sign JD4716
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Passenger
Flag
JPNLength
195 m
Beam
30 m
Draft
6.4 m
Call sign
JD4716
IMO
9860843
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
8
Registered in Japan, YAMATO is a 195-metre passenger ferry. Below, she has 30 metres in the beam and a draft of 6.4 m. Find her under MMSI 431014855, call sign JD4716, IMO 9860843. Keep every soul aboard YAMATO covered with the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network.
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Live AIS position · Jun 15, 2026 15:10 UTC
Position
34.2125° N, 133.2431° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
19.9 kn
Course
252°
Destination
SMJ <=> UKB
ETA
06-15 22:00 UTC
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About YAMATO
What kind of vessel is YAMATO?
YAMATO is a Passenger flagged to Japan.
Where was YAMATO last seen?
YAMATO was last reported in the Sea of Japan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is YAMATO's MMSI?
YAMATO's MMSI is 431014855. Call sign JD4716. IMO 9860843.
How big is YAMATO?
YAMATO is about 195 m long, 30 m on the beam, drawing 6.4 m.
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