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HOWA MARU — Tug · IMO 9094377

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World map showing the last known position of HOWA MARU at 34° 47.222' N, 134° 27.614' E
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HOWA MARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, at 34.7870° N, 134.4602° E.

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HOWA MARU

HOWA MARU

Identity

Tug
Type
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9094377
IMO Number
431000675
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About HOWA MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOWA MARU — Tug

HOWA MARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

HOWA MARU route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from HOWA MARU is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of HOWA 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

Vessels in the same class as HOWA MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431000675
  • IMO: 9094377
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOWA MARU right now?+
HOWA MARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. 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 HOWA MARU?+
HOWA MARU broadcasts MMSI 431000675 and is registered as IMO 9094377. 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 HOWA MARU?+
HOWA MARU is classified as a tug vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of HOWA MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOWA 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 HOWA 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 HOWA MARU?+
As a tug, HOWA MARU sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

HOWA MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000675
IMO number
9094377
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
34.7870°, 134.4602°