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SANKOU HIRYU — Tanker · MMSI 431017256

JPClass B
World map showing the last known position of SANKOU HIRYU at 34° 38.290' N, 135° 26.856' E
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Current PositionLast report

SANKOU HIRYU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6382° N, 135.4476° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:58 UTC. It was sailing from OSAKA to OSAKA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:18 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 344°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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OSAKAJPOSA
ATD
20:57 UTCSep 7, 2026
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OSAKAJPOSA
ETA
06:18 UTCSep 8, 2026
SANKOU HIRYU

SANKOU HIRYU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
431017256
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
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Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
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Engine Power
N/A
Builder
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Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
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About SANKOU HIRYU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SANKOU HIRYU — Tanker

SANKOU HIRYU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

SANKOU HIRYU route and voyage history

SANKOU HIRYU is currently on a voyage from OSAKA to OSAKA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T06:18:00Z. The live route and current course of SANKOU HIRYU 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 SANKOU HIRYU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SANKOU HIRYU right now?+
SANKOU HIRYU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:58 UTC. It was sailing from OSAKA to OSAKA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:18 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 SANKOU HIRYU?+
SANKOU HIRYU broadcasts MMSI 431017256. 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 SANKOU HIRYU?+
SANKOU HIRYU is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of SANKOU HIRYU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SANKOU HIRYU 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 SANKOU HIRYU'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 SANKOU HIRYU?+
As a tanker, SANKOU HIRYU sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker.

SANKOU HIRYU — Key Facts

MMSI
431017256
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
344°
Last known position
34.6382°, 135.4476°
Destination
OSAKA
ETA
2026-09-08T06:18:00Z
Departure port
OSAKA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T20:57:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:58:56Z