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HEKINAN MARU — Cargo · IMO 9260586

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HEKINAN MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 34.8736° N, 136.9729° E. It is sailing from KINUURA to KINUURA with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 23:24 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:50 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
245.0°
/ 296°
Course / Heading
3.6 m
Static Draught
3.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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KINUURAJPKNU
ATD
10:18 UTCSep 5, 2026
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KINUURAJPKNU
ETA
23:24 UTCSep 5, 2026
HEKINAN MARU

HEKINAN MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9260586
IMO Number
431100978
MMSI
JG5655
Call Sign

Specifications

85 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
2,300 t
Deadweight
1,989 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MIURA SHIPBUILDING - SAIKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About HEKINAN MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HEKINAN MARU — Cargo

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 1,989 GT, and a dead weight of 2,300 tonnes, HEKINAN MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by SANYO SHIPPING - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MIURA SHIPBUILDING - SAIKI, JAPAN.

HEKINAN MARU route and voyage history

HEKINAN MARU is currently on a voyage from KINUURA to KINUURA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T23:24:00Z. The live route and current course of HEKINAN 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

HEKINAN MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HEKINAN MARU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431100978
  • IMO: 9260586
  • Call sign: JG5655
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HEKINAN MARU right now?+
HEKINAN MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from KINUURA to KINUURA with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 23:24 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 HEKINAN MARU?+
HEKINAN MARU broadcasts MMSI 431100978 and is registered as IMO 9260586, with call sign JG5655. 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 HEKINAN MARU?+
HEKINAN MARU 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 HEKINAN MARU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HEKINAN 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 HEKINAN 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 HEKINAN MARU?+
HEKINAN MARU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HEKINAN MARU 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. HEKINAN MARU has a gross tonnage of 1,989 GT.

HEKINAN MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431100978
IMO number
9260586
Call sign
JG5655
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
245.0°
Heading
296°
Last known position
34.8736°, 136.9729°
Destination
KINUURA
ETA
2026-09-05T23:24:00Z
Departure port
KINUURA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T10:18:00Z
Current draught
3.6 m
Maximum static draught
3.6 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
1989
Dead weight
2300 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:50:00Z