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HOUEI NO.1 — Tanker · IMO 9628881

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HOUEI NO.1 is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 34.4757° N, 133.7436° E. It is sailing from KAINAN to MIZUSHIMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 11:41 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 20:19 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
102.0°
/ 14°
Course / Heading
5.4 m
Static Draught
3.4 m
Current Draught

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KAINANJPKAI
ATD
05:54 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
11:41 UTCNov 8, 2026
HOUEI NO.1

HOUEI NO.1

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9628881
IMO Number
431003155
MMSI
JD3291
Call Sign

Specifications

79 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
2,301 t
Deadweight
997 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HAKATA SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About HOUEI NO.1

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOUEI NO.1 — Tanker

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 997 GT, and a dead weight of 2,301 tonnes, HOUEI NO.1 is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by NICHIEI TANKER - KOBE, JAPAN, built by HAKATA SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN.

HOUEI NO.1 route and voyage history

HOUEI NO.1 is currently on a voyage from KAINAN to MIZUSHIMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T11:41:00Z. The live route and current course of HOUEI NO.1 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

HOUEI NO.1 is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HOUEI NO.1 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431003155
  • IMO: 9628881
  • Call sign: JD3291
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOUEI NO.1 right now?

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HOUEI NO.1 is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from KAINAN to MIZUSHIMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 11:41 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 HOUEI NO.1?

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HOUEI NO.1 broadcasts MMSI 431003155 and is registered as IMO 9628881, with call sign JD3291. 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 HOUEI NO.1?

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HOUEI NO.1 is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.

How can I see the live position of HOUEI NO.1?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOUEI NO.1 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 HOUEI NO.1's position updated?

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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 HOUEI NO.1?

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HOUEI NO.1 is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, HOUEI NO.1 sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. HOUEI NO.1 has a gross tonnage of 997 GT.

HOUEI NO.1 — Key Facts

MMSI
431003155
IMO number
9628881
Call sign
JD3291
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
102.0°
Heading
14°
Last known position
34.4757°, 133.7436°
Destination
MIZUSHIMA
ETA
2026-11-08T11:41:00Z
Departure port
KAINAN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T05:54:00Z
Current draught
3.4 m
Maximum static draught
5.4 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
997
Dead weight
2301 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T20:19:00Z