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ORANGE HOPE — Passenger · IMO 9089085

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ORANGE HOPE is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 34.4197° N, 133.9717° E. It is sailing from NIIHAMA to KOBE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 23:40 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
14.1 kn
Speed
256.0°
/ 258°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
22.4 m
Current Draught

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NIIHAMAJPIHA
ATD
22:54 UTCSep 7, 2026
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KOBEJPUKB
ETA
23:40 UTCSep 8, 2026
ORANGE HOPE

ORANGE HOPE

Identity

Passenger
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9089085
IMO Number
431501801
MMSI
JD2027
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
5,144 t
Deadweight
15,732 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of NIIHAMA
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Destination Port
Port of KOBE
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About ORANGE HOPE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ORANGE HOPE — Passenger

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 15,732 GT, and a dead weight of 5,144 tonnes, ORANGE HOPE is a passenger registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by SHIKOKU KAIHATSU FERRY - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN.

ORANGE HOPE route and voyage history

ORANGE HOPE is currently on a voyage from NIIHAMA to KOBE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T23:40:00Z. The live route and current course of ORANGE HOPE 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 ORANGE HOPE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 431501801
  • IMO: 9089085
  • Call sign: JD2027
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ORANGE HOPE right now?+
ORANGE HOPE is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from NIIHAMA to KOBE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 23:40 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 ORANGE HOPE?+
ORANGE HOPE broadcasts MMSI 431501801 and is registered as IMO 9089085, with call sign JD2027. 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 ORANGE HOPE?+
ORANGE HOPE is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of ORANGE HOPE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ORANGE HOPE 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 ORANGE HOPE'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 ORANGE HOPE?+
As a passenger, ORANGE HOPE sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. ORANGE HOPE has a gross tonnage of 15,732 GT.

ORANGE HOPE — Key Facts

MMSI
431501801
IMO number
9089085
Call sign
JD2027
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
14.1 knots
Course over ground
256.0°
Heading
258°
Last known position
34.4197°, 133.9717°
Destination
KOBE
ETA
2026-09-08T23:40:00Z
Departure port
NIIHAMA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T22:54:00Z
Current draught
22.4 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
15732
Dead weight
5144 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:20:00Z