What kind of ship is Sunflower Satsuma?

Sunflower Satsuma is a ferry sailing under the flag of Japan, built in 2018. The vessel is 192 m long with a beam of 27 m and has a gross tonnage of 13,659.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Sunflower Satsuma?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Sunflower Satsuma from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Sunflower Satsuma. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Sunflower Satsuma

Ferry · Japan · built 2018 · AIS Class A

IMO9797010MMSI431010811Call sign7KBFLast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 10:48 UTC

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In short

Sunflower Satsuma (Ferry, Japan flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 10:48 UTC, under way at 24.2 kn, near Wakayama (North Pacific Ocean). Seadar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. It can carry up to 709 passengers with a crew of 40 (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Ferry
Flag: Japan
Year built: 2018
Gross tonnage: 13,659
Size (length × beam): 192 m × 27 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 10:48 UTC

Position: 34.2397° N, 134.9653° E
Area: North Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 24.2 kn
Course: 182°
Heading: 183°

34.2397° N, 134.9653° E

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Seadar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Sunflower Satsuma
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9797010
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 431010811
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 7KBF
Flag: Japan
Vessel type: Ferry
AIS ship type: Passenger
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 13,659
Length overall: 192 m
Beam: 27 m
Year built: 2018
Passengers (maximum): Source: Wikidata, record Q28692043. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.709
Crew: Source: Wikidata, record Q28692043. Added to Seadar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.40

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Operator: Ferry Sunflower
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunflower Satsuma now?: Sunflower Satsuma (Ferry, Japan flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 10:48 UTC, under way at 24.2 kn, near Wakayama (North Pacific Ocean). Seadar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
What kind of ship is Sunflower Satsuma?: Sunflower Satsuma is a ferry sailing under the flag of Japan, built in 2018. The vessel is 192 m long with a beam of 27 m and has a gross tonnage of 13,659.
What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for Sunflower Satsuma?: Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Sunflower Satsuma from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Sunflower Satsuma. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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