VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9958779

AAL HOUSTON – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

AAL HOUSTON is a Heavy Lift Vessel sailing under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9958779. The recorded year of build is 2024.

Vessel details

Vessel nameAAL HOUSTON
IMO9958779
MMSI255915733
Call signCQ2191
Flag🇵🇹Portugal (PT)
Vessel typeHeavy Lift Vessel
CategoryCargo
Length179.9 m
Beam30 m
Year built2024

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About AAL HOUSTON

AAL HOUSTON is recorded as a Heavy Lift Vessel. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its recorded year of build is 2024. The vessel carries IMO number 9958779, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for AAL HOUSTON include a length of 179.9 m, a beam of 30 m. The specific vessel type is Heavy Lift Vessel, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for AAL HOUSTON include MMSI 255915733 and call sign CQ2191. 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 AAL 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

Beneficial Owner AAL Marine AAL Marine Ltd Singapore Company classification: Owner Parent company: Schoeller Holdings Ltd Company website Data updated: 2024-09-21
Operator Austral Asia Line (Singapore) Singapore Data updated: 2024-09-21
Technical Manager Columbia Shipmanagement CYP Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd (Cyprus) Cyprus Company classification: Operator / Control Company website
Commercial Manager Columbia Shipmanagement CYP Cyprus Data updated: 2024-09-21

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation6S50ME-C9-HPSCR
Engine builderHudong Heavy Machinery
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output7380 KW
MCO RPM80

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2030-09-12
Dry dock date2028-09-12
IOPP certificate issued2025-09-12
IOPP certificate expires2030-09-12
Design draft10.3 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections3
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-03-16

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-03-16DenmarkEsbjergInitialNo
2025-05-28United StatesNew HavenInitialNo
2024-12-11PolandSzczecinDetailed4No

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage9268 NT
Design Draft10.3 m
Depth15.5 m
Length Overall (LOA)179.9 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)176.9 m
Design Deadweight32506 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AAL HOUSTON now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AAL HOUSTON. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of AAL HOUSTON?

The IMO number recorded for AAL HOUSTON is 9958779. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of AAL HOUSTON?

The currently recorded MMSI for AAL HOUSTON is 255915733. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is AAL HOUSTON?

AAL HOUSTON is recorded as a Heavy Lift Vessel.

When was AAL HOUSTON built?

The recorded year built for AAL HOUSTON is 2024.

How long is AAL HOUSTON?

The recorded length of AAL HOUSTON is 179.9 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.