LILA HOUSTON (IMO 9559676)
LILA HOUSTON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,581 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,846. Given its specifications, it is configured for regional bulk cargo operations. LILA HOUSTON is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America West Coast, and the South America West Coast. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636016922
- Call sign: D5IK4
- Gross tonnage: 20846
- Deadweight: 32581 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/01/2026
- Registered owner: MELINDA MARITIME LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: KYRA GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 26°26.9′N · 119°55.7′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 13:07 UTC
- Destination: Fuzhou (CN FOC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LILA HOUSTON?
LILA HOUSTON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for LILA HOUSTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,581 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,846.
Which classification society manages LILA HOUSTON?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has LILA HOUSTON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded along the South America West Coast.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 January 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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