Tug 🇯🇵Japan

HIROTAMARU

IMO 8736708MMSI 431000385Call sign JD2509

24 km W of Kobe, Japan

Last seen 10 Nov, 23:53 UTC

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34.6046° N, 134.9140° E

Speed16.6kn

Course257°

Voyage

ETA: 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 UTC
Speed: 16.6 kn
Course: 257°
Heading: 266°
Position: 34.6046° N, 134.9140° E
Last report: 10 Nov 2026, 23:53 UTC10 Nov, 23:53 UTC
Nearest port: Kobe24 km W of the port

Particulars

IMO: 8736708
MMSI: 431000385
Call sign: JD2509
Flag: 🇯🇵 Japan
Type: TugAIS type 52
Length: 43 m
Beam: 9 m
Draught: 3.6 m

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About HIROTAMARU

HIROTAMARU (IMO 8736708, MMSI 431000385) is a tug registered in Japan. It is 43 m long and 9 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 10 Nov 2026 at 23:53 UTC, placed it 24 km W of Kobe, Japan. It was moving at 16.6 knots on a course of 257°.

Frequently asked questions

Where is HIROTAMARU now?

HIROTAMARU was last reported 24 km W of Kobe, Japan on 10 Nov 2026 at 23:53 UTC. It was moving at 16.6 knots on a course of 257°.

What type of ship is HIROTAMARU?

HIROTAMARU is a tug. It is 43 m long and 9 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of HIROTAMARU?

The MMSI of HIROTAMARU is 431000385. Its IMO number is 8736708. Its call sign is JD2509.

What flag does HIROTAMARU fly?

HIROTAMARU sails under the flag of Japan (JP).

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