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HIBIKI MARU — Cargo · IMO 9402251

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World map showing the last known position of HIBIKI MARU at 34° 59.461' N, 140° 16.717' E
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HIBIKI MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.9910° N, 140.2786° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:19 UTC. It was sailing from KISARAZU to KASHIMA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 00:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.2 kn
Speed
62.4°
/ 60°
Course / Heading
7.1 m
Static Draught
7.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:50 UTCSep 8, 2026
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KASHIMAJPKSM
ETA
00:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
HIBIKI MARU

HIBIKI MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9402251
IMO Number
431000361
MMSI
JD2517
Call Sign

Specifications

146 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
13,500 t
Deadweight
14,851 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SASEBO HEAVY INDUSTRIES - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KISARAZU
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Destination Port
Port of KASHIMA
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About HIBIKI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIBIKI MARU — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 14,851 GT, and a dead weight of 13,500 tonnes, HIBIKI MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MARINE LINK - KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN, built by SASEBO HEAVY INDUSTRIES - TOKYO, JAPAN.

HIBIKI MARU route and voyage history

HIBIKI MARU is currently on a voyage from KISARAZU to KASHIMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HIBIKI MARU are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

HIBIKI MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HIBIKI MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431000361
  • IMO: 9402251
  • Call sign: JD2517
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HIBIKI MARU right now?+
HIBIKI MARU was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:19 UTC. It was sailing from KISARAZU to KASHIMA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 00:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for HIBIKI MARU?+
HIBIKI MARU broadcasts MMSI 431000361 and is registered as IMO 9402251, with call sign JD2517. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is HIBIKI MARU?+
HIBIKI MARU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of HIBIKI MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIBIKI MARU above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is HIBIKI MARU's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is HIBIKI MARU?+
HIBIKI MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HIBIKI MARU sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. HIBIKI MARU has a gross tonnage of 14,851 GT.

HIBIKI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000361
IMO number
9402251
Call sign
JD2517
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.2 knots
Course over ground
62.4°
Heading
60°
Last known position
34.9910°, 140.2786°
Destination
KASHIMA
ETA
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Departure port
KISARAZU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T02:50:00Z
Current draught
7.4 m
Maximum static draught
7.1 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
14851
Dead weight
13500 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:19:49Z