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HOKUTO MARU — Cargo · IMO 9570694

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World map showing the last known position of HOKUTO MARU at 33° 43.712' N, 131° 59.623' E
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HOKUTO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.7285° N, 131.9937° E, making 12.0 knots on a course of 283°. It is sailing from OSAKA to TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 22:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:49 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.0 kn
Speed
283.0°
/ 285°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.4 m
Current Draught

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OSAKAJPOSA
ATD
02:24 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
22:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
HOKUTO MARU

HOKUTO MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9570694
IMO Number
431002574
MMSI
JD3179
Call Sign

Specifications

115 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
8,009 t
Deadweight
5,730 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HAKODATE DOCK MURORAN MANUFACTORY - MURORAN, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of OSAKA
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Destination Port
Port of TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU
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About HOKUTO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOKUTO MARU — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 5,730 GT, and a dead weight of 8,009 tonnes, HOKUTO MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by DAIICHI CHUO MARINE - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by HAKODATE DOCK MURORAN MANUFACTORY - MURORAN, JAPAN.

HOKUTO MARU route and voyage history

HOKUTO MARU is currently on a voyage from OSAKA to TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HOKUTO 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

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

  • MMSI: 431002574
  • IMO: 9570694
  • Call sign: JD3179
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOKUTO MARU right now?+
HOKUTO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from OSAKA to TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 22:00 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 HOKUTO MARU?+
HOKUTO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431002574 and is registered as IMO 9570694, with call sign JD3179. 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 HOKUTO MARU?+
HOKUTO 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 HOKUTO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOKUTO 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 HOKUTO 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 HOKUTO MARU?+
HOKUTO 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, HOKUTO 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. HOKUTO MARU has a gross tonnage of 5,730 GT.

HOKUTO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431002574
IMO number
9570694
Call sign
JD3179
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.0 knots
Course over ground
283.0°
Heading
285°
Last known position
33.7285°, 131.9937°
Destination
TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU
ETA
2026-09-08T22:00:00Z
Departure port
OSAKA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T02:24:00Z
Current draught
5.4 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
5730
Dead weight
8009 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:49:00Z