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OOCL HOUSTON — Cargo · IMO 9355757

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OOCL HOUSTON is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 1.9936° S, 107.0755° E, making 16.2 knots on a course of 166°. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to MELBOURNE with an ETA of 16 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 08:09 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.2 kn
Speed
166.0°
/ 116°
Course / Heading
11.4 m
Static Draught
11.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:17 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
06:30 UTCNov 16, 2026
OOCL HOUSTON

OOCL HOUSTON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9355757
IMO Number
477958300
MMSI
VRDE7
Call Sign

Specifications

260 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
50,585 t
Deadweight
40,168 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About OOCL HOUSTON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OOCL HOUSTON — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 40,168 GT, and a dead weight of 50,585 tonnes, OOCL HOUSTON is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by OOCL - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

OOCL HOUSTON route and voyage history

OOCL HOUSTON is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to MELBOURNE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-16T06:30:00Z. The live route and current course of OOCL HOUSTON 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

OOCL HOUSTON is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as OOCL HOUSTON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477958300
  • IMO: 9355757
  • Call sign: VRDE7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is OOCL HOUSTON right now?

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OOCL HOUSTON is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to MELBOURNE with an ETA of 16 Nov 2026, 06:30 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 OOCL HOUSTON?

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OOCL HOUSTON broadcasts MMSI 477958300 and is registered as IMO 9355757, with call sign VRDE7. 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 OOCL HOUSTON?

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OOCL HOUSTON is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.

How can I see the live position of OOCL HOUSTON?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OOCL HOUSTON 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 OOCL HOUSTON's position updated?

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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 OOCL HOUSTON?

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OOCL HOUSTON is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, OOCL HOUSTON 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. OOCL HOUSTON has a gross tonnage of 40,168 GT.

OOCL HOUSTON — Key Facts

MMSI
477958300
IMO number
9355757
Call sign
VRDE7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.2 knots
Course over ground
166.0°
Heading
116°
Last known position
-1.9936°, 107.0755°
Destination
MELBOURNE
ETA
2026-11-16T06:30:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T17:17:00Z
Current draught
11.7 m
Maximum static draught
11.4 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
40168
Dead weight
50585 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T08:09:00Z