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HOEI MARUCargo · IMO 8743153

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HOEI MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6172° N, 135.3880° E. It is sailing from OSAKA to OSAKA BAY ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 04:28 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:51 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
164.0°
/ 72°
Course / Heading
4.8 m
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught

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OSAKAJPOSA
ATD
04:28 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
04:28 UTCSep 8, 2026
HOEI MARU

HOEI MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
8743153
IMO Number
431000824
MMSI
JD2861
Call Sign

Specifications

76 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
1,830 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NAKANOSHIMA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of OSAKA
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for OSAKA (JPOSA).
Destination Port
Port of OSAKA BAY ANCH
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About HOEI MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOEI MARU — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,830 tonnes, HOEI MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by TAIYO SHIPPING - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by NAKANOSHIMA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN.

HOEI MARU route and voyage history

HOEI MARU is currently on a voyage from OSAKA to OSAKA BAY ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T04:28:00Z. The live route and current course of HOEI 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 HOEI MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431000824
  • IMO: 8743153
  • Call sign: JD2861
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOEI MARU right now?+
HOEI MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from OSAKA to OSAKA BAY ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 04:28 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 HOEI MARU?+
HOEI MARU broadcasts MMSI 431000824 and is registered as IMO 8743153, with call sign JD2861. 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 HOEI MARU?+
HOEI 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 HOEI MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOEI 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 HOEI 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 HOEI MARU?+
As a cargo, HOEI 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. HOEI MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

HOEI MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431000824
IMO number
8743153
Call sign
JD2861
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
164.0°
Heading
72°
Last known position
34.6172°, 135.3880°
Destination
OSAKA BAY ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T04:28:00Z
Departure port
OSAKA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:28:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
Maximum static draught
4.8 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1830 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:51:17Z