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HIKARU — Tanker · IMO 9959852

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World map showing the last known position of HIKARU at 33° 31.255' N, 135° 21.868' E
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HIKARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, at 33.5209° N, 135.3645° E.

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HIKARU

HIKARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
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Flag
9959852
IMO Number
431020877
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About HIKARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIKARU — Tanker

HIKARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

HIKARU route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from HIKARU is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of HIKARU 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 HIKARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431020877
  • IMO: 9959852
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HIKARU right now?+
HIKARU was last reported in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. 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 HIKARU?+
HIKARU broadcasts MMSI 431020877 and is registered as IMO 9959852. 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 HIKARU?+
HIKARU 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 HIKARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIKARU 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 HIKARU'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 HIKARU?+
As a tanker, HIKARU 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.

HIKARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431020877
IMO number
9959852
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
33.5209°, 135.3645°