HOUSTON (IMO 9129275)
HOUSTON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1996 and flying the Tuvalu flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,490 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,145. This tanker is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. HOUSTON is classed by DNV. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has a history of operating under four different flags and has been known by six former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 26 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 16 June 2010.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Tuvalu
- Year built: 1996
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 21145
- Deadweight: 32490 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/03/2010, Wilmington, North Carolina (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2010
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NATALIA SHIPPING LTD-SKN (Nevis)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HOUSTON?
HOUSTON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HOUSTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,490 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,145.
Which classification society is associated with HOUSTON?
The vessel is classed by DNV. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has HOUSTON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history of HOUSTON?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 26 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 16 June 2010.
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