HIKARU (IMO 9959852)
HIKARU is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2023 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,998 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,946, and a length overall of 104 metres. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously been registered under one former name and has operated under one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 431020877
- Call sign: JD5235
- Gross tonnage: 3946
- Deadweight: 4998 t
- Length overall: 104 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Registered owner: JAPAN RAILWAY/TOKO KAIUN (Japan)
- Ship manager: TOKO KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°57.4′N · 136°45.4′E · Speed 2.3 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 08:27 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is HIKARU?
HIKARU is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2023 and is currently in its third year of service.
What are the dimensions of HIKARU?
The vessel has a length overall of 104 metres. It also features a beam width of 16 metres.
What is the capacity of HIKARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,998 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,946.
How many inspections has HIKARU undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Has HIKARU changed names or flags?
The vessel has been registered under 1 former name. It has also operated under 1 former flag state during its service history.
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