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HOSHO MARU NO.8 — Cargo · IMO 9859430

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World map showing the last known position of HOSHO MARU NO.8 at 42° 38.015' N, 141° 37.472' E
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Current PositionLive

HOSHO MARU NO.8 is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 42.6336° N, 141.6245° E, making 0.1 knots on a course of 239°. It is sailing from KANDA to TOMAKOMAI with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 21:06 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
239.0°
/ 182°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
KANDAJPKND
ATD
08:36 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
21:06 UTCSep 7, 2026
HOSHO MARU NO.8

HOSHO MARU NO.8

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9859430
IMO Number
431012601
MMSI
JD4526
Call Sign

Specifications

62 m × 13 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
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Departure Port
Port of KANDA
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Destination Port
Port of TOMAKOMAI
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About HOSHO MARU NO.8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOSHO MARU NO.8 — Cargo

HOSHO MARU NO.8 is a cargo registered under the Japan flag.

HOSHO MARU NO.8 route and voyage history

HOSHO MARU NO.8 is currently on a voyage from KANDA to TOMAKOMAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T21:06:00Z. The live route and current course of HOSHO MARU NO.8 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 HOSHO MARU NO.8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431012601
  • IMO: 9859430
  • Call sign: JD4526
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOSHO MARU NO.8 right now?+
HOSHO MARU NO.8 is currently under way in the Sea of Japan. It is sailing from KANDA to TOMAKOMAI with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 21:06 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 HOSHO MARU NO.8?+
HOSHO MARU NO.8 broadcasts MMSI 431012601 and is registered as IMO 9859430, with call sign JD4526. 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 HOSHO MARU NO.8?+
HOSHO MARU NO.8 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 HOSHO MARU NO.8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOSHO MARU NO.8 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 HOSHO MARU NO.8'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 HOSHO MARU NO.8?+
As a cargo, HOSHO MARU NO.8 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.

HOSHO MARU NO.8 — Key Facts

MMSI
431012601
IMO number
9859430
Call sign
JD4526
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
239.0°
Heading
182°
Last known position
42.6336°, 141.6245°
Destination
TOMAKOMAI
ETA
2026-09-07T21:06:00Z
Departure port
KANDA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T08:36:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:18:00Z