HOUWA MARU (IMO 9566227)
HOUWA MARU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,246 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 498, and a length overall of 62 metres. Given its dimensions and capacity, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. The vessel has a history of one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 431001052
- Call sign: JD2967
- Gross tonnage: 498
- Deadweight: 1246 t
- Length overall: 62 m
- Beam: 10 m
- Registered owner: JAPAN RAILWAY/SHOKUYU/TAIKYO (Japan)
- Ship manager: SHOKUYU TANKER CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 35°23.7′N · 139°37.4′E · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:46 UTC
- Destination: Yokohama (JP YOK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HOUWA MARU?
HOUWA MARU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HOUWA MARU?
The vessel has a length overall of 62 metres and a beam of 10 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 1,246 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for HOUWA MARU?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Where has HOUWA MARU been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It is currently assigned to the white band in both the Paris and Tokyo MoUs.
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