BOW ORION

IMO 9818515MMSI 257453000Call sign LAFX8

15 km SE of Port Bolivar, United States

Last seen

29.3005° N, 94.6161° W

29.3005° N, 94.6161° WLast 24 h track

Speed10.9kn
Course136°
DestinationHouston
StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination
Houston, United StatesAIS: USHOU
Speed
10.9 kn
Course
136°
Heading
144°
Status
Underway (engine)
Position
29.3005° N, 94.6161° W
Last report
18 Oct 2026, 12:05 UTC
Nearest port
Port Bolivar15 km SE of the port

Particulars

IMO
9818515
MMSI
257453000
Call sign
LAFX8
Length
190 m
Beam
32 m
Draught
9.6 m
Deadweight
49,042 t

Not broadcast: ETA.

About BOW ORION

BOW ORION (IMO 9818515, MMSI 257453000) is a tanker (hazardous cargo b) registered in Norway. It is 190 m long and 32 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 18 Oct 2026 at 12:05 UTC, placed it 15 km SE of Port Bolivar, United States. It was moving at 10.9 knots on a course of 136°. The crew reported Houston, United States as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is BOW ORION now?

BOW ORION was last reported 15 km SE of Port Bolivar, United States on 18 Oct 2026 at 12:05 UTC. It was moving at 10.9 knots on a course of 136°.

What type of ship is BOW ORION?

BOW ORION is a tanker (hazardous cargo b). It is 190 m long and 32 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of BOW ORION?

The MMSI of BOW ORION is 257453000. Its IMO number is 9818515. Its call sign is LAFX8.

What flag does BOW ORION fly?

BOW ORION sails under the flag of Norway (NO).

Where is BOW ORION going?

BOW ORION reported its destination as Houston, United States (AIS destination “USHOU”).

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