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HOUTOKU MARU — Cargo · IMO 9362906

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HOUTOKU MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 35.1904° N, 139.7548° E. It is sailing from SENDAI to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 02:28 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 09:38 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
11.8 kn
Speed
206.0°
/ 205°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:13 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
02:28 UTCNov 8, 2026
HOUTOKU MARU

HOUTOKU MARU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9362906
IMO Number
431200705
MMSI
JD2301
Call Sign

Specifications

165 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
5,490 t
Deadweight
12,690 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 HOUTOKU MARU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOUTOKU MARU — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 12,690 GT, and a dead weight of 5,490 tonnes, HOUTOKU MARU is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by NICHITOKU KISEN - HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, JAPAN, built by MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN.

HOUTOKU MARU route and voyage history

HOUTOKU MARU is currently on a voyage from SENDAI to YOKOHAMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T02:28:00Z. The live route and current course of HOUTOKU 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

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

  • MMSI: 431200705
  • IMO: 9362906
  • Call sign: JD2301
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOUTOKU MARU right now?

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HOUTOKU MARU is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from SENDAI to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 02:28 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 HOUTOKU MARU?

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HOUTOKU MARU broadcasts MMSI 431200705 and is registered as IMO 9362906, with call sign JD2301. 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 HOUTOKU MARU?

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HOUTOKU 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 HOUTOKU MARU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOUTOKU 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 HOUTOKU MARU'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 HOUTOKU MARU?

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HOUTOKU 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, HOUTOKU 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. HOUTOKU MARU has a gross tonnage of 12,690 GT.

HOUTOKU MARU — Key Facts

MMSI
431200705
IMO number
9362906
Call sign
JD2301
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
11.8 knots
Course over ground
206.0°
Heading
205°
Last known position
35.1904°, 139.7548°
Destination
YOKOHAMA
ETA
2026-11-08T02:28:00Z
Departure port
SENDAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T11:13:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
12690
Dead weight
5490 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T09:38:11Z