TAURUS (IMO 8027793)
TAURUS is a tug built in 1982 and flying the flag of Russia; it is in its 44th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 131 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 235. TAURUS has been classed since November 2014 by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 16 December 2016. The vessel has been observed most often in Northern Europe (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and four other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 14 October 2021.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 273376520
- Call sign: UBMM8
- Gross tonnage: 235
- Deadweight: 131 t
- Beam: 8.5 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/10/2021
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MTA LOGISTIKA LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 59°49.8′N · 028°25.5′E · Speed 1.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 16:18 UTC
- Destination: RU USL
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TAURUS?
TAURUS is a tug built in 1982. It is in its 44th year of service.
What is the deadweight of TAURUS?
TAURUS has a deadweight of 131 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 235.
What flag does TAURUS fly?
TAURUS flies the flag of Russia. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes TAURUS?
TAURUS has been classed since November 2014 by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 16 December 2016.
How many port state control inspections has TAURUS had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 14 October 2021.
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