APL HOUSTON – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
APL HOUSTON is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Singapore (SG). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9597537. The recorded year of build is 2014.
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About APL HOUSTON
APL HOUSTON is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Singapore (SG). Its recorded year of build is 2014. The vessel carries IMO number 9597537, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for APL HOUSTON include a length of 328.2 m, a beam of 45.2 m, gross tonnage of 109712, deadweight of 115095 t, container capacity of 9200 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard D (Recognizable). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for APL HOUSTON include MMSI 566956000 and call sign 9V9921. 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 APL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | United States | Portsmouth | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-07-04 | United States | Staten Island | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-06-23 | Germany | Bremerhaven | Detailed | 4 | No |
| 2026-04-07 | Vietnam | Haiphong | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-10-20 | China | Guangzhou | Initial | 2 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
APL HOUSTON collided with portside bow of berthed cable ship NIWA due to engine problems while entering Cape Town's Duncan Dock, South Africa. She sailed from Cape Town on 9 November. No reports on damages.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is APL HOUSTON now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for APL HOUSTON. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of APL HOUSTON?
The IMO number recorded for APL HOUSTON is 9597537. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of APL HOUSTON?
The currently recorded MMSI for APL HOUSTON is 566956000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is APL HOUSTON?
APL HOUSTON is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was APL HOUSTON built?
The recorded year built for APL HOUSTON is 2014.
How long is APL HOUSTON?
The recorded length of APL HOUSTON is 328.2 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.