HAKUOU
- Vessel Type: Passenger
- MMSI: 431861000
- IMO: 9116266
- Call sign: JD2726
HAKUOU (IMO: 9116266) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Japan flag.
HAKUOU position reported at 05/31/2026 18:16:15 UTC:
Latitude: 134.460247, Longitude 134.460247 longitude
Visited ports: Aioi, Nishi, Aioi Anch
HAKUOU
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | HAKUOU |
| MMSI | 431861000 |
| IMO Number | 9116266 |
| Call Sign | JD2726 |
| Flag State | Japan |
| Vessel Type | Training Ship / Government Vessel |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage | 6,350 GT |
| Length Overall | 133.0 m |
| Beam | 18.0 m |
| Draft | 5.8 m |
| Year Built | 1996 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Diesel |
| Engine Configuration | Twin Screw |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Build Country | Japan |
| Year Delivered | 1996 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Japan |
| Operator | National Institute for Sea Training (NIST) / Japan Coast Guard affiliated training organization |
| Home Port | Tokyo, Japan |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A |
| AIS Transponder | Active |
Operating Region
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Primary Region | Western Pacific Ocean |
| Secondary Region | East Asian Waters, Training voyages internationally |
| Trade Area | Training / Government Operations |
Vessel Description
HAKUOU (, meaning "White Seagull") is a Japanese government-operated training vessel managed under the authority of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The vessel is operated by the National Institute for Sea Training (NIST) and serves as a dedicated ocean-going training ship for Japanese merchant marine cadets and officer candidates.
Built in 1996 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, HAKUOU was constructed to provide comprehensive sea training programs for students enrolled in Japan's maritime education system. The vessel is equipped to accommodate trainees alongside professional crew, offering hands-on navigational, engineering, and seamanship training in oceanic environments.
HAKUOU regularly undertakes long-distance training voyages across the Western Pacific, visiting international ports to provide cadets with real-world maritime experience. As a government training asset, the vessel plays a critical role in developing Japan's next generation of professional mariners and maintaining the country's high standards in maritime education and seamanship.
Note: Some technical specifications may vary from official records. Users are advised to verify against Lloyd's Register, Equasis, or official Japanese government maritime databases for mission-critical applications.