CHIKYU (IMO 9234044, MMSI 432522000) is a Drilling Ship flagged in Japan. CHIKYU was built in 2005 with a deadweight capacity of 27,161 MT and a length overall of 210 metres. The vessel was last recorded travelling at 0 knots, on a heading of 163 degrees, with a next recorded destination of SHIMIZU port (JPSMZ). Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ international sanctions watchlists, CHIKYU is currently not sanctioned. Profile data is sourced from AIS feeds and updated continuously.
| Class | A |
|---|---|
| Deadweight | 27161 |
| Gross Tonnage | 56752 |
| Net Tonnage | ••••••••• |
| Length overall (LOA) | 210 |
| Class Society | ••••••••• |
| Beam | ••••••••• |
| Depth moulded | ••••••••• |
Ownership
Voyage History
Survey Renewal & Certificates
| Code | Nature | Issued RO | Surveyed RO | Date of issue | Date of expire |
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FAQ about CHIKYU vessel
What's the identification number for vessel CHIKYU?
CHIKYU's IMO number is 9234044, and its MMSI is 432522000.
Which is the flag and call sign of vessel CHIKYU (IMO 9234044)?
Vessel CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) sails under the flag of JAPAN with the call sign JRAJ.
What is the type and subtype of vessel CHIKYU (IMO 9234044)?
CHIKYU (MMSI: 432522000) is classified as a drilling ship ship.
What are the dimensions (LOA, beam) and carrying capacity (DWT) vessel CHIKYU (IMO 9234044)?
The ship measures 210 meters in length overall (LOA) and 38 meters in width, providing a carrying capacity of 27,161 MTs deadweight (DWT).
Who is the owner and manager of CHIKYU (IMO 9234044)?
ISM Manager of CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) is MANTLE QUEST JAPAN CO LTD.
Commercial Manager of CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) is MANTLE QUEST JAPAN CO LTD.
Registered Owner of CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) is JAMSTEC.
What is the vessel CHIKYU (IMO 9234044)'s destination?
The ship is en route to SHIMIZU port (JPSMZ).
Which ports vessel CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) visited in the last 12 months (1 year)?
CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) has a recorded port call history available to MagicPort Maritime Intelligence subscribers. In the last 12 months, the vessel has visited SHIMIZU Port (JPSMZ), Japan. Full port call history — including arrival and departure timestamps, voyage sequences, and port visit frequency — is accessible via MagicPort at Maritime Intelligence.
Is CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) sanctioned?
CHIKYU (IMO 9234044) is not sanctioned. Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ government and international sanctions watchlists — including OFAC (US Office of Foreign Assets Control), EU sanctions lists, and UN Security Council designations — this status reflects the latest data available. Always verify against current watchlists before entering into any transaction involving this vessel. Need more details? Request a Free Sanctions Screening Report.
What is the risk profile of CHIKYU (IMO 9234044)?
Vessel CHIKYU is currently not flagged as risky. MagicPort's risk profiling evaluates vessels across multiple dimensions — sanctions exposure, flag state risk, ownership-chain transparency, and AIS behaviour anomalies. For a detailed risk analysis, visit MagicPort's Maritime Intelligence platform.
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| Navigation Status | Moored (tied to another object to limit free movement) |
|---|---|
| Reported ETA | ••••••••• |
| Reported Destination | |
| Last Position Update | ••••••••• |
| Speed | 0 knots |
| Draught | ••••••••• |
| Summer Draught | ••••••••• |
| Heading | 163º |
| Course | 295º |
| Next Destination | MXATM |
| Navigation Status | 5 |
| Current Position | ••••••••• |
| Shipyard Country | |
|---|---|
| Builder (Shipyard) | |
| Year Build | 2005 |
| Keel Laid Year | - |
| Hull Type Code | ••••••••• |