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HIMAWARI GT — Tanker · IMO 9665750

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HIMAWARI GT was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.7160° N, 131.6001° E, on 8 Nov 2026, 17:44 UTC. It was sailing from YOKKAICHI to KOKURA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
296.0°
/ 295°
Course / Heading
3.4 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:29 UTCNov 7, 2026
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KOKURAJPKOK
ETA
07:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
HIMAWARI GT

HIMAWARI GT

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9665750
IMO Number
431004152
MMSI
JD3457
Call Sign

Specifications

66 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
1,961 t
Deadweight
749 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SASAKI SHIPBUILDING - OSAKIKAMIJIMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About HIMAWARI GT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIMAWARI GT — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 749 GT, and a dead weight of 1,961 tonnes, HIMAWARI GT is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by SHURIN TANKER - SHIMONOSEKI, JAPAN, built by SASAKI SHIPBUILDING - OSAKIKAMIJIMA, JAPAN.

HIMAWARI GT route and voyage history

HIMAWARI GT is currently on a voyage from YOKKAICHI to KOKURA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HIMAWARI GT 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

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

  • MMSI: 431004152
  • IMO: 9665750
  • Call sign: JD3457
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HIMAWARI GT right now?

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HIMAWARI GT was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Nov 2026, 17:44 UTC. It was sailing from YOKKAICHI to KOKURA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 07:00 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 HIMAWARI GT?

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HIMAWARI GT broadcasts MMSI 431004152 and is registered as IMO 9665750, with call sign JD3457. 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 HIMAWARI GT?

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HIMAWARI GT 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 HIMAWARI GT?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIMAWARI GT 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 HIMAWARI GT'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 HIMAWARI GT?

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HIMAWARI GT is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, HIMAWARI GT 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. HIMAWARI GT has a gross tonnage of 749 GT.

HIMAWARI GT — Key Facts

MMSI
431004152
IMO number
9665750
Call sign
JD3457
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
296.0°
Heading
295°
Last known position
33.7160°, 131.6001°
Destination
KOKURA
ETA
2026-11-09T07:00:00Z
Departure port
YOKKAICHI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T09:29:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
3.4 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
749
Dead weight
1961 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T17:44:00Z