MSC HOUSTON V – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC HOUSTON V is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9463281. The recorded year of build is 2010.
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About MSC HOUSTON V
MSC HOUSTON V is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its recorded year of build is 2010. The vessel carries IMO number 9463281, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC HOUSTON V include a length of 266.65 m, a beam of 35.4 m, gross tonnage of 44234, deadweight of 52184 t, container capacity of 4432 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard A (Major). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC HOUSTON V include MMSI 255803470 and call sign CQRC. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for MSC HOUSTON V through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Engine & propulsion
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Belgium | Antwerpen | Detailed | 6 | No |
| 2025-11-25 | Turkey | Izmir | Detailed | – | No |
| 2025-01-23 | Belgium | Antwerpen | Detailed | 7 | No |
| 2024-06-06 | United States | New York | Initial | 3 | No |
| 2024-03-27 | Germany | Bremerhaven | Detailed | 1 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
A containership, lost 15 containers during a storm off Portugal's coast. The ship was forced to stop at Vigo, Spain, where it is currently berthed at the Termavi Terminal while authorities work on safety plans and logistics.
Experienced adverse weather off Portugal's southern coast, causing a cargo shift. 15-20 containers fell into the sea near Cape St. Vincent. The ship arrived in Vigo, Spain, requesting permission to berth. Authorities are developing a safety plan to reposition or remove the containers.
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Sinokor Merchant Marine Co Ltd → Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC)
Note: BALTIC BRIDGE + BALTIC SOUTH + NORTH BRIDGE + SINGAPORE BRIDGE sold enbloc by Sinokor Merchant Marine to MSC for an aggregate price of $350 million. ***Updated***
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC HOUSTON V now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC HOUSTON V. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC HOUSTON V?
The IMO number recorded for MSC HOUSTON V is 9463281. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC HOUSTON V?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC HOUSTON V is 255803470. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC HOUSTON V?
MSC HOUSTON V is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC HOUSTON V built?
The recorded year built for MSC HOUSTON V is 2010.
How long is MSC HOUSTON V?
The recorded length of MSC HOUSTON V is 266.65 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.
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