What kind of ship is Soyo?

Soyo is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Japan, built in 2012 by Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel is 235 m long with a beam of 43 m and has a gross tonnage of 50,832.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Soyo?

Nippon Yusen is recorded as Registered owner for Soyo (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Soyo?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Soyo 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 Soyo. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Soyo

Bulk carrier · Japan · built 2012 · AIS Class A

IMO9552848MMSI431226000Call sign7JVALast AIS position Aug 25, 2026, 15:59 UTC

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In short

Soyo (Bulk carrier, Japan flag) was last seen on AIS on Aug 25, 2026, 15:59 UTC, under way at 8.8 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. Registered owner: Nippon Yusen (source: Wikidata).

Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Flag: Japan
Year built: 2012
Gross tonnage: 50,832
Size (length × beam): 235 m × 43 m
Registered owner: Nippon Yusen

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Last reported position

received Aug 25, 2026, 15:59 UTC

Position: 48.4766° N, 126.3554° W
Area: North Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 8.8 kn
Course: 267°
Heading: 268°

48.4766° N, 126.3554° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Soyo
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9552848
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 431226000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 7JVA
Flag: Japan
Vessel type: Bulk carrier
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 50,832
Net tonnage: 28,713
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q117026207. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.91,867 t
Length overall: 235 m
Beam: 43 m
Year built: 2012

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Ownership & management

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Registered owner: Nippon Yusen
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Jun 1, 2024, 21:03 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Jun 1, 2024, 14:21 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Jun 1, 2024, 14:21 UTC	SELA	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: June 1, 2024.

Source: Marine Department, HKSAR Government — DATA.GOV.HK. Licence: DATA.GOV.HK Terms and Conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Soyo now?: Soyo (Bulk carrier, Japan flag) was last seen on AIS on Aug 25, 2026, 15:59 UTC, under way at 8.8 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
What kind of ship is Soyo?: Soyo is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Japan, built in 2012 by Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel is 235 m long with a beam of 43 m and has a gross tonnage of 50,832.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Soyo?: Nippon Yusen is recorded as Registered owner for Soyo (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Soyo?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Soyo 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 Soyo. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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