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Tug
KARYU
MMSI 431029443 · Call sign JD5640
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
JPNLength
33 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
3.8 m
Call sign
JD5640
IMO
1156337
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
29
KARYU flies the Japanese flag — a 33-metre harbour tug. She has a beam measuring 9 metres and a draft of 3.8 m. She's listed under MMSI 431029443, call sign JD5640, IMO 1156337. It's free to add KARYU to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — like AAA for the ocean, run by the cruisers who use it.
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Last known position · Jun 2, 2026
Position
35.9327° N, 140.6942° E
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About KARYU
What kind of vessel is KARYU?
KARYU is a Tug flagged to Japan.
Where was KARYU last seen?
KARYU was last reported in the Sea of Japan in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is KARYU's MMSI?
KARYU's MMSI is 431029443. Call sign JD5640. IMO 1156337.
How big is KARYU?
KARYU is about 33 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 3.8 m.
Is KARYU on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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