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Cargo
TAIHOU MARU
MMSI 431017851 · Call sign JD4994
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Cargo
Flag
JPNLength
96 m
Beam
18 m
Draft
6.5 m
Call sign
JD4994
IMO
9912593
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
11
TAIHOU MARU flies the Japanese flag — a 96-metre merchant ship. Her hull carries a beam measuring 18 metres and a draft measuring 6.5 metres. Look for MMSI 431017851, call sign JD4994, IMO 9912593. Give TAIHOU MARU the backing of the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and a fleet that has her back.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
35.6303° N, 139.7628° E
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About TAIHOU MARU
What kind of vessel is TAIHOU MARU?
TAIHOU MARU is a Cargo flagged to Japan.
Where was TAIHOU MARU last seen?
TAIHOU MARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is TAIHOU MARU's MMSI?
TAIHOU MARU's MMSI is 431017851. Call sign JD4994. IMO 9912593.
How big is TAIHOU MARU?
TAIHOU MARU is about 96 m long, 18 m on the beam, drawing 6.5 m.
Is TAIHOU MARU on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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