HOKUHO MARU

HOKUHO MARU (IMO: 9955648) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 197 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 431786000 IMO: 9955648 Call Sign: 7KKL Flag State: Japan Vessel Type: General Cargo Ship

Specifications

Gross Tonnage: 499 GT Net Tonnage: 299 NT Deadweight: 1,600 DWT Length Overall: 74.90 m Beam: 12.00 m Draft: 4.20 m

Propulsion

Engine Type: Diesel Propulsion Type: Single screw Service Speed: Approximately 11 knots

Shipyard

Year Built: 2024 Country of Build: Japan

Owner / Operator

Registered Owner: Japanese domestic operator Flag: Japan (JG registry)

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A AIS Transponder: Fitted GMDSS: Equipped per Japanese coastal trading vessel requirements

Operating Region

Primarily engaged in Japanese domestic coastal trade, operating within Japanese territorial and coastal waters, consistent with her classification as a small coastal general cargo vessel under the Japanese registry.

Vessel Description

HOKUHO MARU is a small Japanese-flagged general cargo vessel built in 2024, representing a modern coastal trader designed for short-sea and inter-island cargo operations within Japan. As a sub-500 GT vessel, she falls within the category of domestic coastal trading ships regulated under Japanese maritime law. Her relatively compact dimensions make her well suited for calls at smaller regional and coastal ports throughout the Japanese archipelago. The vessel is equipped with standard navigation and safety systems appropriate for her class and operational profile.