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MEIHO MARU — Tanker · IMO 1055777

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World map showing the last known position of MEIHO MARU at 38° 7.492' N, 139° 14.950' E
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MEIHO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 38.1249° N, 139.2492° E, making 13.8 knots on a course of 196°. It is sailing from HAKODATE to NIIGATA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 05:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:45 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.8 kn
Speed
196.0°
/ 196°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
4.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:40 UTCSep 8, 2026
Japan flag
NIIGATAJPKIJ
ETA
05:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
MEIHO MARU

MEIHO MARU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
1055777
IMO Number
431025899
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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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All JP-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of HAKODATE
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Destination Port
Port of NIIGATA
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About MEIHO MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MEIHO MARU — Tanker

MEIHO MARU is a tanker registered under the Japan flag.

MEIHO MARU route and voyage history

MEIHO MARU is currently on a voyage from HAKODATE to NIIGATA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MEIHO MARU 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 MEIHO MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 431025899
  • IMO: 1055777
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MEIHO MARU right now?+
MEIHO MARU is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from HAKODATE to NIIGATA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 05:00 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 MEIHO MARU?+
MEIHO MARU broadcasts MMSI 431025899 and is registered as IMO 1055777. 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 MEIHO MARU?+
MEIHO MARU 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 MEIHO MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MEIHO MARU 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 MEIHO MARU'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 MEIHO MARU?+
As a tanker, MEIHO MARU 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.

MEIHO MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431025899
IMO number
1055777
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.8 knots
Course over ground
196.0°
Heading
196°
Last known position
38.1249°, 139.2492°
Destination
NIIGATA
ETA
2026-09-09T05:00:00Z
Departure port
HAKODATE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T00:40:00Z
Current draught
4.6 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:45:00Z