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HOKUTO — Tug · IMO 9715036

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World map showing the last known position of HOKUTO at 35° 35.858' N, 140° 5.519' E
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Current PositionLive

HOKUTO is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.5976° N, 140.0920° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 336°. It is sailing from ICHIHARA to CHIBA with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 06:50 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:50 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
336.0°
/ 184°
Course / Heading
3 m
Static Draught
3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
06:47 UTCSep 6, 2026
Japan flag
CHIBAJPCHB
ETA
06:50 UTCSep 6, 2026
HOKUTO

HOKUTO

Identity

Tug
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9715036
IMO Number
431004478
MMSI
JD3509
Call Sign

Specifications

31 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
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 ICHIHARA
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for ICHIHARA (JPICH).
Destination Port
Port of CHIBA
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for CHIBA (JPCHB).

About HOKUTO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOKUTO — Tug

HOKUTO is a tug registered under the Japan flag.

HOKUTO route and voyage history

HOKUTO is currently on a voyage from ICHIHARA to CHIBA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T06:50:00Z. The live route and current course of HOKUTO 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 HOKUTO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 431004478
  • IMO: 9715036
  • Call sign: JD3509
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOKUTO right now?+
HOKUTO is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from ICHIHARA to CHIBA with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 06:50 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?+
HOKUTO broadcasts MMSI 431004478 and is registered as IMO 9715036, with call sign JD3509. 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?+
HOKUTO 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 HOKUTO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOKUTO 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'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?+
As a tug, HOKUTO 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.

HOKUTO — Key Facts

MMSI
431004478
IMO number
9715036
Call sign
JD3509
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
336.0°
Heading
184°
Last known position
35.5976°, 140.0920°
Destination
CHIBA
ETA
2026-09-06T06:50:00Z
Departure port
ICHIHARA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T06:47:00Z
Current draught
3 m
Maximum static draught
3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:50:00Z