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HOUSHOU MARU NO.5Cargo · MMSI 431018466

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HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.5844° N, 132.9724° E, making 11.6 knots on a course of 244°. It is sailing from FUKUYAMA to HAMADA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 08:15 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:32 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
244.0°
/ 248°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:14 UTCSep 5, 2026
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ETA
08:15 UTCSep 8, 2026
HOUSHOU MARU NO.5

HOUSHOU MARU NO.5

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
431018466
MMSI
JD5056
Call Sign

Specifications

61 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 FUKUYAMA
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Destination Port
Port of HAMADA
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About HOUSHOU MARU NO.5

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HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 — Cargo

HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 is a cargo registered under the Japan flag.

HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 route and voyage history

HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 is currently on a voyage from FUKUYAMA to HAMADA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T08:15:00Z. The live route and current course of HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 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 HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431018466
  • Call sign: JD5056
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 right now?+
HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from FUKUYAMA to HAMADA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 08:15 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 HOUSHOU MARU NO.5?+
HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 broadcasts MMSI 431018466, with call sign JD5056. 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 HOUSHOU MARU NO.5?+
HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 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 HOUSHOU MARU NO.5?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 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 HOUSHOU MARU NO.5'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 HOUSHOU MARU NO.5?+
As a cargo, HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 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.

HOUSHOU MARU NO.5 — Key Facts

MMSI
431018466
Call sign
JD5056
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
244.0°
Heading
248°
Last known position
35.5844°, 132.9724°
Destination
HAMADA
ETA
2026-09-08T08:15:00Z
Departure port
FUKUYAMA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T08:14:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:32:21Z