TAURUS (IMO 6620149)
TAURUS is an Oil Products Tanker built in 1966 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 60th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 236 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 152. Given its small displacement and tanker configuration, it is a specialized small-scale vessel. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the records. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 1966
- MMSI: 211286380
- Call sign: DCJA
- Gross tonnage: 152
- Deadweight: 236 t
- Length overall: 34.92 m
- Beam: 6.2 m
- Home port: Cuxhaven
- Registered owner · Ship manager: EMPTING MINERALOLE GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 53°52.0′N · 008°42.6′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 06:20 UTC
- Destination: Cuxhaven (DE CUX)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAURUS?
TAURUS is classified as an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1966 and is currently in its 60th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TAURUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 236 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 152.
How many inspections has TAURUS undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
What is the flag state of TAURUS?
The vessel currently flies the Germany flag. Its history shows it has operated under one former flag state previously.
Has the vessel changed names before?
Yes, the vessel has one recorded former name. It has also undergone 4 recorded ownership changes during its service life.
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