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MSC HOUSTON V — Cargo · IMO 9463281

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World map showing the last known position of MSC HOUSTON V at 37° 38.977' N, 24° 12.602' E
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MSC HOUSTON V was last reported moored in the Mediterranean Sea, at 37.6496° N, 24.2100° E, on 9 Sep 2026, 09:52 UTC. It was sailing from PIRAEUS to THESSALONIKI with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 03:30 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
14.5 kn
Speed
34.6°
/ 33°
Course / Heading
10 m
Static Draught
11.1 m
Current Draught

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Greece flag
PIRAEUSGRPIR
ATD
14:09 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
03:30 UTCSep 10, 2026
MSC HOUSTON V

MSC HOUSTON V

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9463281
IMO Number
255803470
MMSI
CQRC
Call Sign

Specifications

267 m × 35 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
52,184 t
Deadweight
44,234 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PIRAEUS
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Port of THESSALONIKI
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About MSC HOUSTON V

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC HOUSTON V — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 44,234 GT, and a dead weight of 52,184 tonnes, MSC HOUSTON V is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by DOUN KISEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC HOUSTON V route and voyage history

MSC HOUSTON V is currently on a voyage from PIRAEUS to THESSALONIKI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T03:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC HOUSTON V are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

MSC HOUSTON V is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC HOUSTON V can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255803470
  • IMO: 9463281
  • Call sign: CQRC
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC HOUSTON V right now?+
MSC HOUSTON V was last reported moored in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor, on 9 Sep 2026, 09:52 UTC. It was sailing from PIRAEUS to THESSALONIKI with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 03:30 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for MSC HOUSTON V?+
MSC HOUSTON V broadcasts MMSI 255803470 and is registered as IMO 9463281, with call sign CQRC. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is MSC HOUSTON V?+
MSC HOUSTON V is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full PT flag list at /flag/pt.
How can I see the live position of MSC HOUSTON V?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC HOUSTON V above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is MSC HOUSTON V's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is MSC HOUSTON V?+
MSC HOUSTON V is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC HOUSTON V sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. MSC HOUSTON V has a gross tonnage of 44,234 GT.

MSC HOUSTON V — Key Facts

MMSI
255803470
IMO number
9463281
Call sign
CQRC
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
14.5 knots
Course over ground
34.6°
Heading
33°
Last known position
37.6496°, 24.2100°
Destination
THESSALONIKI
ETA
2026-09-10T03:30:00Z
Departure port
PIRAEUS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T14:09:00Z
Current draught
11.1 m
Maximum static draught
10 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
44234
Dead weight
52184 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T09:52:54Z