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HORAISANTanker · IMO 9607875

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HORAISAN is currently positioned in the South China Sea, at 17.2768° N, 117.1160° E. It is sailing from MALACCA ANCH to TOMAKOMAI with an ETA of 23 Sep 2026, 23:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:59 UTC.

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Not Under Command
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 307°
Course / Heading
17.6 m
Static Draught
20.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:05 UTCAug 4, 2026
ETA
23:00 UTCSep 23, 2026
HORAISAN

HORAISAN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9607875
IMO Number
431756000
MMSI
7KBT
Call Sign

Specifications

333 m × 60 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
305,301 t
Deadweight
160,361 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About HORAISAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HORAISAN — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 160,361 GT, and a dead weight of 305,301 tonnes, HORAISAN is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MITSUI OSK LINES - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN.

HORAISAN route and voyage history

HORAISAN is currently on a voyage from MALACCA ANCH to TOMAKOMAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-23T23:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HORAISAN 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

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

  • MMSI: 431756000
  • IMO: 9607875
  • Call sign: 7KBT
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HORAISAN right now?+
HORAISAN is currently in the South China Sea. It is sailing from MALACCA ANCH to TOMAKOMAI with an ETA of 23 Sep 2026, 23:00 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 HORAISAN?+
HORAISAN broadcasts MMSI 431756000 and is registered as IMO 9607875, with call sign 7KBT. 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 HORAISAN?+
HORAISAN 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 HORAISAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HORAISAN 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 HORAISAN'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 HORAISAN?+
HORAISAN is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, HORAISAN 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. HORAISAN has a gross tonnage of 160,361 GT.

HORAISAN — Key Facts

MMSI
431756000
IMO number
9607875
Call sign
7KBT
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Not Under Command
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
307°
Last known position
17.2768°, 117.1160°
Destination
TOMAKOMAI
ETA
2026-09-23T23:00:00Z
Departure port
MALACCA ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-08-04T13:05:00Z
Current draught
20.1 m
Maximum static draught
17.6 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
160361
Dead weight
305301 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:59:36Z