TAPORO VIII (IMO 8115100)
TAPORO VIII is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1981 and flying the France flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,266 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,832. At this scale, the vessel is configured for specialized roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. TAPORO VIII is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 5 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 18 December 2002. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: France
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 546006000
- Call sign: FMAP
- Gross tonnage: 1832
- Deadweight: 1266 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/12/2002
- Registered owner · Ship manager: FRANCAISE DE TAHITI (French Polynesia)
- Last AIS position: 17°31.8′S · 149°34.6′W · Speed 7.4 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 03:24 UTC
- Destination: Papeete (PF PPT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAPORO VIII?
TAPORO VIII is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1981 and is currently in its 45th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TAPORO VIII?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 1,832. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,266 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages TAPORO VIII?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 5 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 18 December 2002.
What is the flag status of TAPORO VIII?
The vessel currently flies the France flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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