A HOUOU (IMO 9229609)
A HOUOU is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,400 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 13,764, and a length overall of 154 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. It has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. A HOUOU has operated under 5 different flags and has been known by 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 24 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 311002160
- Call sign: C6KT5
- Gross tonnage: 13764
- Deadweight: 16400 t
- Length overall: 154 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 28/09/2025, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2026
- Registered owner: ACE OASIS SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: INTERASIA LINES SINGAPORE PTE
- ISM manager: DALIAN ZHIDA SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 34°23.8′N · 128°44.2′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:18 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 17:19 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of A HOUOU?
A HOUOU is a container ship built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the dimensions of A HOUOU?
The vessel has a length overall of 154 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 16,400 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with A HOUOU?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for A HOUOU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 24 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 59 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2001 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 September 2025.
How many former names has the vessel had?
A HOUOU has been registered under 6 different names throughout its history. It has also operated under 5 different flags.
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