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CHEM HOUSTON — Tanker · IMO 9705720

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World map showing the last known position of CHEM HOUSTON at 31° 22.856' N, 121° 35.365' E
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Current PositionLast report

CHEM HOUSTON was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 31.3809° N, 121.5894° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:52 UTC. It was sailing from NANTONG ANCH to BINTULU with an ETA of 14 Sep 2026, 16:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
119.0°
/ 118°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
01:01 UTCSep 8, 2026
Malaysia flag
BINTULUMYBTU
ETA
16:00 UTCSep 14, 2026
CHEM HOUSTON

CHEM HOUSTON

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9705720
IMO Number
636016360
MMSI
D5FT8
Call Sign

Specifications

145 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
19,997 t
Deadweight
12,129 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KITANIHON SHIPBUILDING - HACHINOHE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NANTONG ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of BINTULU
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About CHEM HOUSTON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHEM HOUSTON — Tanker

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 12,129 GT, and a dead weight of 19,997 tonnes, CHEM HOUSTON is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by ACE TANKERS - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by KITANIHON SHIPBUILDING - HACHINOHE, JAPAN.

CHEM HOUSTON route and voyage history

CHEM HOUSTON is currently on a voyage from NANTONG ANCH to BINTULU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-14T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of CHEM 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

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

  • MMSI: 636016360
  • IMO: 9705720
  • Call sign: D5FT8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHEM HOUSTON right now?+
CHEM HOUSTON was last reported under way in the East China Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:52 UTC. It was sailing from NANTONG ANCH to BINTULU with an ETA of 14 Sep 2026, 16:00 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 CHEM HOUSTON?+
CHEM HOUSTON broadcasts MMSI 636016360 and is registered as IMO 9705720, with call sign D5FT8. 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 CHEM HOUSTON?+
CHEM HOUSTON is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the LR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of CHEM HOUSTON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHEM 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 CHEM HOUSTON'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 CHEM HOUSTON?+
CHEM HOUSTON is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, CHEM HOUSTON sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. CHEM HOUSTON has a gross tonnage of 12,129 GT.

CHEM HOUSTON — Key Facts

MMSI
636016360
IMO number
9705720
Call sign
D5FT8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
119.0°
Heading
118°
Last known position
31.3809°, 121.5894°
Destination
BINTULU
ETA
2026-09-14T16:00:00Z
Departure port
NANTONG ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T01:01:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
12129
Dead weight
19997 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:52:00Z