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HIMAWARI TOKYO — Cargo · IMO 9284221

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HIMAWARI TOKYO is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 33.7885° N, 130.3064° E, making 21.6 knots on a course of 23°. It is sailing from HAKATA to IWAKUNI with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 17:40 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 10:05 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
21.6 kn
Speed
23.0°
/ 22°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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HAKATAJPHKT
ATD
09:28 UTCNov 9, 2026
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IWAKUNIJPIWK
ETA
17:40 UTCNov 9, 2026
HIMAWARI TOKYO

HIMAWARI TOKYO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9284221
IMO Number
431200647
MMSI
JH3422
Call Sign

Specifications

167 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
6,223 t
Deadweight
10,503 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About HIMAWARI TOKYO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIMAWARI TOKYO — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 10,503 GT, and a dead weight of 6,223 tonnes, HIMAWARI TOKYO is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by HOSEI KISEN - SHIZUOKA, JAPAN, built by MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN.

HIMAWARI TOKYO route and voyage history

HIMAWARI TOKYO is currently on a voyage from HAKATA to IWAKUNI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T17:40:00Z. The live route and current course of HIMAWARI TOKYO 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

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

  • MMSI: 431200647
  • IMO: 9284221
  • Call sign: JH3422
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HIMAWARI TOKYO right now?

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HIMAWARI TOKYO is currently under way in the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from HAKATA to IWAKUNI with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 17:40 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 HIMAWARI TOKYO?

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HIMAWARI TOKYO broadcasts MMSI 431200647 and is registered as IMO 9284221, with call sign JH3422. 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 HIMAWARI TOKYO?

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HIMAWARI TOKYO 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 HIMAWARI TOKYO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIMAWARI TOKYO 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 HIMAWARI TOKYO's position updated?

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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 HIMAWARI TOKYO?

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HIMAWARI TOKYO is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HIMAWARI TOKYO 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. HIMAWARI TOKYO has a gross tonnage of 10,503 GT.

HIMAWARI TOKYO — Key Facts

MMSI
431200647
IMO number
9284221
Call sign
JH3422
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
21.6 knots
Course over ground
23.0°
Heading
22°
Last known position
33.7885°, 130.3064°
Destination
IWAKUNI
ETA
2026-11-09T17:40:00Z
Departure port
HAKATA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-09T09:28:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
10503
Dead weight
6223 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T10:05:39Z