
HOUSTON
Tanker / VLCC, IMO 9596947
Where is the ship?
HOUSTON is currently in the Sri Lankan Exclusive Economic Zone, based on AIS data received less than 1h ago. Track HOUSTON live using high-quality AIS by registering a free account in ShipAtlas by Maritime Optima.
Track live positionWhat type of ship is this?
HOUSTON (IMO 9596947) is a Tanker/VLCC ship built in 2012 and is sailing under the flag of Malta. She has an overall length (LOA) of 333 meters and a width (beam) of 60 meters. Her summer deadweight capacity is 299,999 tonnes.
Current voyage information


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Last port calls
Port name | Arrival time | Departure time |
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Sunday 29th June | Wednesday 2nd July |
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Thursday 26th June | Friday 27th June |
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Monday 9th June | Monday 16th June |
Frequently asked questions
Where is HOUSTON right now?
The current position of HOUSTON in the the Sri Lankan Exclusive Economic Zone, last seen less than 1h ago.
What type of ship is HOUSTON?
HOUSTON is a Tanker classified as a VLCC.
How big is HOUSTON?
HOUSTON is 333 meters long (LOA) and 60 meters wide (beam).
Vessel details
Name | HOUSTON |
Vessel type | Tanker / VLCC |
IMO | 9596947 |
MMSI | 229134000 |
Callsign | 9HA3098 |
Flag | Malta |
Year built | 2012 |
Draft (summer) | 21.6 meters |
Deadweight (DWT) | 299,999 tonnes |
Length overall (LOA) | 333 meters |
Width (beam) | 60 meters |