TAURUS (IMO 8512372)
TAURUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1986 and flying the India flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,037 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,228. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. TAURUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 4 February 2010.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: India
- Year built: 1986
- Call sign: AUUK
- Gross tonnage: 8228
- Deadweight: 15037 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/06/2007, Bushire(Bushehr) (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/02/2010
- Registered owner: PENINSULAR TANKERS PVT LTD (India)
- Ship manager: KEI-RSOS MARITIME LTD (India)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAURUS?
TAURUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TAURUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 15,037 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,228.
Which classification society is associated with TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The current class status for this vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has TAURUS undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 4 February 2010.
What is the flag history of TAURUS?
The vessel currently flies the flag of India. It has operated under 2 different flag states previously during its service life.
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