CHEM HOUSTON (IMO 9705720)
CHEM HOUSTON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,997 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,129. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized chemical and oil product transport. CHEM HOUSTON is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636016360
- Call sign: D5FT8
- Gross tonnage: 12129
- Deadweight: 19997 t
- Length overall: 145 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/09/2022, Teluk Bayur (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CHEM HOUSTON SA-LIB (Liberia)
- ISM manager: ASM MARITIME BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 34°51.7′S · 021°25.2′E · Speed 13.2 kn · under way under sail · received 11 October 2026 at 00:48 UTC
- Destination: Walvis Bay (NA WVB) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHEM HOUSTON?
CHEM HOUSTON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHEM HOUSTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,997 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,129.
Which classification society manages CHEM HOUSTON?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHEM HOUSTON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and West Europe. These regions represent its recent recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 18 September 2022.
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