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Cargo
APL HOUSTON
MMSI 566956000 · Call sign 9V9921
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Cargo
Flag
SGPLength
328 m
Beam
45 m
Draft
12 m
Call sign
9V9921
IMO
9597537
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
87
APL HOUSTON, a Singaporean cargo ship, measures 328 metres on deck. She carries a 45 m beam and a 12 m draft. She's on record as MMSI 566956000, call sign 9V9921, IMO 9597537. Big or small, every hull benefits from the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — APL HOUSTON included.
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Last known position · Jun 4, 2026
Position
25.7659° N, 80.1503° W
Wherever APL HOUSTON roams, you're never out there alone.
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Joining the Safety Initiative Network doesn't just put APL HOUSTON on the map. It hands you the full bridge:
Live AIS & Traffic
See every vessel around you in real time. Closest-approach warnings before they matter.
Systems Monitoring
Batteries, bilge, tanks, Victron & NMEA 2000 telemetry — your whole boat on one dashboard.
Distress Mesh
Mayday & Pan-Pan that ripple out to nearby cruisers — a watch network that has your back.
Worldwide Charts
Navionics-grade vector charts, satellite & raster overlays, online or off. Your whole cruising ground.
Weather & Routing
GRIB wind, swell & current on the chart. Plan passages with ETA-calibrated forecasts per leg.
Anchor Watch
GPS-precise drag alarms that actually wake you — and your whole crew. Sleep through the night.
Onboard Cameras
Watch your boat from anywhere — live feeds and 24h recording, straight from your gateway.
Hail Any Captain
A verified captains directory + direct hailing. Reach the boat next to you, or across the bay.
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About APL HOUSTON
What kind of vessel is APL HOUSTON?
APL HOUSTON is a Cargo flagged to Singapore.
Where was APL HOUSTON last seen?
APL HOUSTON was last reported in around 26°N 80°W in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is APL HOUSTON's MMSI?
APL HOUSTON's MMSI is 566956000. Call sign 9V9921. IMO 9597537.
How big is APL HOUSTON?
APL HOUSTON is about 328 m long, 45 m on the beam, drawing 12 m.
Is APL HOUSTON on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If APL HOUSTON is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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