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CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 — Tanker · IMO 9681986

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World map showing the last known position of CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 at 34° 2.847' N, 131° 47.942' E
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CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.0475° N, 131.7990° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 225°. It is sailing from IMARI to TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 14:02 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
225.0°
/ 329°
Course / Heading
3.1 m
Static Draught
3.1 m
Current Draught

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IMARIJPIMI
ATD
01:50 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
14:02 UTCSep 3, 2026
CHOUHOU MARU NO.1

CHOUHOU MARU NO.1

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9681986
IMO Number
431004165
MMSI
JD3468
Call Sign

Specifications

48 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
399 t
Deadweight
199 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HONGAWARA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All JP-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of IMARI
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Destination Port
Port of TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU (JPTXD).

About CHOUHOU MARU NO.1

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 199 GT, and a dead weight of 399 tonnes, CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is built by HONGAWARA SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN.

CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 route and voyage history

CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 is currently on a voyage from IMARI to TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T14:02:00Z. The live route and current course of CHOUHOU MARU 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

Vessels in the same class as CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431004165
  • IMO: 9681986
  • Call sign: JD3468
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 right now?+
CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from IMARI to TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 14:02 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 CHOUHOU MARU NO.1?+
CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 broadcasts MMSI 431004165 and is registered as IMO 9681986, with call sign JD3468. 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 CHOUHOU MARU NO.1?+
CHOUHOU MARU 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 CHOUHOU MARU NO.1?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHOUHOU MARU 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 CHOUHOU MARU NO.1'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 CHOUHOU MARU NO.1?+
As a tanker, CHOUHOU MARU 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. CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 has a gross tonnage of 199 GT.

CHOUHOU MARU NO.1 — Key Facts

MMSI
431004165
IMO number
9681986
Call sign
JD3468
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
225.0°
Heading
329°
Last known position
34.0475°, 131.7990°
Destination
TOKUYAMAKUDAMATSU
ETA
2026-09-03T14:02:00Z
Departure port
IMARI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T01:50:00Z
Current draught
3.1 m
Maximum static draught
3.1 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
199
Dead weight
399 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:18:00Z