APL HOUSTON (IMO 9597537)
APL HOUSTON is a Container Ship built in 2014 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 115,096 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 109,699. This capacity is characteristic of medium-to-large scale containerized cargo operations.
APL HOUSTON is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, North America West Coast, and East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 566956000
- Call sign: 9V9921
- Gross tonnage: 109699
- Deadweight: 115096 t
- Length overall: 328 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/09/2026
- Registered owner: CMA CGM ASIA PACIFIC LINER
- Ship manager: NEPTUNE SHIPMANAGEMENT SERV
- ISM manager: CMA CGM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
- Last AIS position: 40°32.2′N · 066°54.8′W · Speed 14.9 kn
- Destination: New York (US NYC) · ETA 2026-10-10T10:16:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of APL HOUSTON?
APL HOUSTON is a Container Ship built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for APL HOUSTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 115,096 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 109,699.
Which classification society manages APL HOUSTON?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
Where has APL HOUSTON been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions, including East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico areas.
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