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IMO: 9810836
Ro Ro Cargo Ship, Japan
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Vessel Details
MMSI
431009876
Callsign
JD4188
Width
27.0 m
Length
166.0 m
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2024-01-24
Position: Second Officer
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Nippon Shipping Co. Launches HIMAWARI 8 on Key Kushiro-Tokyo Route
On September 4, 2023, Nippon Shipping Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the renowned logistics powerhouse Nippon Express Co., Ltd., officially launched the HIMAWARI 8, a 10,620 gross ton freight ro-ro vessel. The new ship will operate along the vital Kushiro-Tomakomai-Tokyo corridor, taking over the route previously served by the older HIMAWARI 1, which has been in service since 2001. This strategic move signals Nippon Shipping’s commitment to enhancing its service capabilities and efficiency in the ever-evolving maritime logistics industry.