HIMAWARI NO. 8 (IMO 9810836)
HIMAWARI NO. 8 is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2017 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,138 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,626. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 431009876
- Call sign: JD4188
- Gross tonnage: 10626
- Deadweight: 6138 t
- Registered owner: NIPPON TSUUN KK (Japan)
- Ship manager: NX SHIPPING CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 35°48.2′N · 140°57.2′E · Speed 17.2 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:14 UTC
- Destination: JP TMK E · ETA 17 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HIMAWARI NO. 8?
HIMAWARI NO. 8 is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2017 and is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HIMAWARI NO. 8?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 10,626. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 6,138 metric tonnes.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
What is the flag state of HIMAWARI NO. 8?
The vessel currently flies the Japan flag. Its history shows it has operated under 1 former flag state previously.
Has the vessel changed ownership?
Yes, the vessel has undergone 3 ownership changes during its service life. It has also been registered under 1 former name.
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