NORSE HOUSTON (IMO 9909675)
NORSE HOUSTON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,020 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,386. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. NORSE HOUSTON is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 373226000
- Call sign: 3EZA7
- Gross tonnage: 24386
- Deadweight: 40020 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/03/2026
- Registered owner: KYOWA KISEN/GREEN SPANKER (Japan)
- Ship manager: NISSEN KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: CLEANSEAS SHIPMANAGEMENT INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 14°46.2′N · 098°44.8′W · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 21:20 UTC
- Destination: Buenaventura (CO BUN) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 04:09 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NORSE HOUSTON?
NORSE HOUSTON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NORSE HOUSTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,020 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,386.
Which classification society manages NORSE HOUSTON?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NORSE HOUSTON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for NORSE HOUSTON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 March 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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