Tug 🇯🇵Japan

HOKUTO

IMO 9715036MMSI 431004478Call sign JD3509

8.0 km SE of Yokohama, Japan

Live · 10 Nov, 00:22 UTC

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35.4072° N, 139.7215° E

35.4072° N, 139.7215° ELast 24 h track

Speed12.9kn

Course218°

DestinationYokohama

StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination: Yokohama, JapanAIS: JP YOK XX NGI
Speed: 12.9 kn
Course: 218°
Heading: 214°
Status: Underway (engine)
Position: 35.4072° N, 139.7215° E
Last report: 10 Nov 2026, 00:22 UTC10 Nov, 00:22 UTC
Nearest port: Yokohama8.0 km SE of the port

Particulars

IMO: 9715036
MMSI: 431004478
Call sign: JD3509
Flag: 🇯🇵 Japan
Type: TugAIS type 52
Length: 31 m
Beam: 11 m
Draught: 3.0 m

Not broadcast: ETA.

About HOKUTO

HOKUTO (IMO 9715036, MMSI 431004478) is a tug registered in Japan. It is 31 m long and 11 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 10 Nov 2026 at 00:22 UTC, placed it 8.0 km SE of Yokohama, Japan. It was moving at 12.9 knots on a course of 218°. The crew reported Yokohama, Japan as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is HOKUTO now?

HOKUTO was last reported 8.0 km SE of Yokohama, Japan on 10 Nov 2026 at 00:22 UTC. It was moving at 12.9 knots on a course of 218°.

What type of ship is HOKUTO?

HOKUTO is a tug. It is 31 m long and 11 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of HOKUTO?

The MMSI of HOKUTO is 431004478. Its IMO number is 9715036. Its call sign is JD3509.

What flag does HOKUTO fly?

HOKUTO sails under the flag of Japan (JP).

Where is HOKUTO going?

HOKUTO reported its destination as Yokohama, Japan (AIS destination “JP YOK XX NGI”).

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SHIRANAMI 🇯🇵 Cargo → JP KURIHAMA D-10.3 km away · 8.1 kn SUZAKU 🇯🇵 Cargo → JP YOK HM (C7)1.3 km away · 11.1 kn SHISEI MARU 🇯🇵 Cargo → JP YOK D2.0 km away · 10.9 kn KINRYU MARU 🇯🇵 Tanker → JP KWS /NNX2.3 km away · At anchor RYOSUI 🇯🇵 Tanker → JP NNX OFF2.5 km away · Stopped HAKURYO MARU 🇯🇵 Tanker → JP YOK XX NGI/NNX2.6 km away · 4.7 kn

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SUNSHINE EXPRESS 🇵🇦 Tanker → JP YOK OFF2.7 km away · At anchor URAGA MARU 🇯🇵 Tug → JP YOS2.8 km away · 12.9 kn DAISHINMARU NO.10119 🇯🇵 Tug → JP YOS2.9 km away · 9.7 kn DAI 1 KANEYOSHIMARU 🇯🇵 Cargo → CLASS B2.9 km away · 6.5 kn ITSUKUSHIMA 🇯🇵 Cargo → JP MKW TOYOHASI OFF2.9 km away · 10.1 kn TSUKASA 🇯🇵 Tanker → JP YOK NGI ENEOS H22.9 km away · 12.3 kn

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