BOW STAR

IMO 9197296MMSI 257899000Call sign LAPU8

14 km SE of Port Bolivar, United States

Last seen

29.3034° N, 94.6208° W

29.3034° N, 94.6208° WLast 24 h track

Speed11.2kn
Course130°
DestinationHouston
StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination
Houston, United StatesAIS: USHOU
Speed
11.2 kn
Course
130°
Heading
138°
Status
Underway (engine)
Position
29.3034° N, 94.6208° W
Last report
21 Oct 2026, 10:50 UTC
Nearest port
Port Bolivar14 km SE of the port

Particulars

IMO
9197296
MMSI
257899000
Call sign
LAPU8
Length
182 m
Beam
32 m
Draught
9.9 m

Not broadcast: ETA.

About BOW STAR

BOW STAR (IMO 9197296, MMSI 257899000) is a tanker (hazardous cargo b) registered in Norway. It is 182 m long and 32 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 21 Oct 2026 at 10:50 UTC, placed it 14 km SE of Port Bolivar, United States. It was moving at 11.2 knots on a course of 130°. The crew reported Houston, United States as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is BOW STAR now?

BOW STAR was last reported 14 km SE of Port Bolivar, United States on 21 Oct 2026 at 10:50 UTC. It was moving at 11.2 knots on a course of 130°.

What type of ship is BOW STAR?

BOW STAR is a tanker (hazardous cargo b). It is 182 m long and 32 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of BOW STAR?

The MMSI of BOW STAR is 257899000. Its IMO number is 9197296. Its call sign is LAPU8.

What flag does BOW STAR fly?

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

Where is BOW STAR going?

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

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