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HIBIKI — Passenger · IMO 9726786

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HIBIKI is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.5751° N, 135.2467° E, making 20.7 knots on a course of 264°. It is sailing from SAKAI to OSAKA BAY ANCH with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 08:41 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 09:03 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
20.7 kn
Speed
264.0°
/ 280°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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SAKAIJPSAK
ATD
08:41 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
08:41 UTCNov 6, 2026
HIBIKI

HIBIKI

Identity

Passenger
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9726786
IMO Number
431006223
MMSI
JD3805
Call Sign

Specifications

195 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
6,700 t
Deadweight
16,040 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI SHIMONOSEKI SHIPYARD & MACHINERY WORKS - SHIMONOSEKI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About HIBIKI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIBIKI — Passenger

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 16,040 GT, and a dead weight of 6,700 tonnes, HIBIKI is a passenger registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by HANKYU FERRY - KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN, built by MHI SHIMONOSEKI SHIPYARD & MACHINERY WORKS - SHIMONOSEKI, JAPAN.

HIBIKI route and voyage history

HIBIKI is currently on a voyage from SAKAI to OSAKA BAY ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T08:41:00Z. The live route and current course of HIBIKI 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 HIBIKI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 431006223
  • IMO: 9726786
  • Call sign: JD3805
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HIBIKI right now?

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HIBIKI is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from SAKAI to OSAKA BAY ANCH with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 08:41 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 HIBIKI?

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HIBIKI broadcasts MMSI 431006223 and is registered as IMO 9726786, with call sign JD3805. 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 HIBIKI?

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HIBIKI is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.

How can I see the live position of HIBIKI?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIBIKI 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 HIBIKI'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 HIBIKI?

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As a passenger, HIBIKI sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. HIBIKI has a gross tonnage of 16,040 GT.

HIBIKI — Key Facts

MMSI
431006223
IMO number
9726786
Call sign
JD3805
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
20.7 knots
Course over ground
264.0°
Heading
280°
Last known position
34.5751°, 135.2467°
Destination
OSAKA BAY ANCH
ETA
2026-11-06T08:41:00Z
Departure port
SAKAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T08:41:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
16040
Dead weight
6700 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T09:03:59Z