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HOUZAN MARUCargo · IMO 9713002

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HOUZAN MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, at 35.5919° N, 140.0327° E. It is sailing from CHIBA to CHIBA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:59 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:48 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
314.0°
/ 249°
Course / Heading
3.6 m
Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

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HOUZAN MARU

HOUZAN MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9713002
IMO Number
431005341
MMSI
JD3681
Call Sign

Specifications

75 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
1,670 t
Deadweight
499 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CHIBA
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About HOUZAN MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOUZAN MARU — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 499 GT, and a dead weight of 1,670 tonnes, HOUZAN MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by NIPPO SHOSEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN.

HOUZAN MARU route and voyage history

HOUZAN MARU is currently on a voyage from CHIBA to CHIBA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T05:59:00Z. The live route and current course of HOUZAN MARU 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 HOUZAN MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431005341
  • IMO: 9713002
  • Call sign: JD3681
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOUZAN MARU right now?+
HOUZAN MARU is currently at anchor in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from CHIBA to CHIBA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:59 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 HOUZAN MARU?+
HOUZAN MARU broadcasts MMSI 431005341 and is registered as IMO 9713002, with call sign JD3681. 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 HOUZAN MARU?+
HOUZAN MARU is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of HOUZAN MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOUZAN MARU 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 HOUZAN MARU'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 HOUZAN MARU?+
As a cargo, HOUZAN MARU sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. HOUZAN MARU has a gross tonnage of 499 GT.

HOUZAN MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431005341
IMO number
9713002
Call sign
JD3681
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
314.0°
Heading
249°
Last known position
35.5919°, 140.0327°
Destination
CHIBA
ETA
2026-09-08T05:59:00Z
Departure port
CHIBA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T05:59:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Maximum static draught
3.6 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
499
Dead weight
1670 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:48:00Z