COSCO HOUSTON – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
COSCO HOUSTON is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Hong Kong (HK). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9484273. The recorded year of build is 2012.
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About COSCO HOUSTON
COSCO HOUSTON is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK). Its recorded year of build is 2012. The vessel carries IMO number 9484273, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for COSCO HOUSTON include a length of 261.09 m, a beam of 32.3 m, gross tonnage of 40447, deadweight of 49920 t, container capacity of 4249 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 COSCO HOUSTON include MMSI 477311500 and call sign VRKN8. 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 COSCO HOUSTON 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
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Indonesia | Tanjung Priok | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-01-19 | Indonesia | Tanjung Priok | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-07-24 | Indonesia | Tanjung Priok | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-02-03 | Indonesia | Tanjung Priok | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-09-25 | Indonesia | Tanjung Priok | Initial | – | No |
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is COSCO HOUSTON now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for COSCO HOUSTON. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of COSCO HOUSTON?
The IMO number recorded for COSCO HOUSTON is 9484273. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of COSCO HOUSTON?
The currently recorded MMSI for COSCO HOUSTON is 477311500. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is COSCO HOUSTON?
COSCO HOUSTON is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was COSCO HOUSTON built?
The recorded year built for COSCO HOUSTON is 2012.
How long is COSCO HOUSTON?
The recorded length of COSCO HOUSTON is 261.09 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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