HOU-EI is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 311,745 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 160,897. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. HOU-EI is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026.
HOU-EI is a Crude Oil Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 311,745 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 160,897.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. It has operated under one former flag state during its service history.
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South Asia. It has also been recorded in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2026 and no detentions.
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