HOKO MARU (IMO 9556454)
HOKO MARU is a Tug built in 2009 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 324 and has a deadweight tonnage of 0. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. HOKO MARU has been registered under three former names and has operated under one previous flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 432693000
- Call sign: 7JEU
- Gross tonnage: 324
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NIKKO SANGYO KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 33°46.3′N · 130°6.0′E · Speed 5.6 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 09:30 UTC
- Destination: JPOIP
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is HOKO MARU?
HOKO MARU is a Tug. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of HOKO MARU?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 324. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded as 0.
Which flag does HOKO MARU fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
Where has HOKO MARU been observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has HOKO MARU undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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