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HITAMARU — Tug · IMO 9714070

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World map showing the last known position of HITAMARU at 34° 16.509' N, 133° 11.482' E
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HITAMARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, at 34.2751° N, 133.1914° E.

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HITAMARU

Identity

Tug
Type
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9714070
IMO Number
431004237
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About HITAMARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HITAMARU — Tug

HITAMARU is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

HITAMARU route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from HITAMARU is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of HITAMARU 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 HITAMARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431004237
  • IMO: 9714070
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HITAMARU right now?+
HITAMARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. 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 HITAMARU?+
HITAMARU broadcasts MMSI 431004237 and is registered as IMO 9714070. 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 HITAMARU?+
HITAMARU is classified as a tug vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of HITAMARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HITAMARU 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 HITAMARU'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 HITAMARU?+
As a tug, HITAMARU sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

HITAMARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431004237
IMO number
9714070
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
34.2751°, 133.1914°