TAURUS (IMO 9038969)
TAURUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1993 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,908 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,534. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. TAURUS is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 May 2024.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 273350980
- Call sign: UBKJ6
- Gross tonnage: 6534
- Deadweight: 10908 t
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/12/2014, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/05/2024
- Registered owner: ALDEBARAN MARITIME LTD (Russia)
- Ship manager: PRIME SHIPPING LLC-RUS (Russia)
- ISM manager: TRINITY SHIPPING LLC-RUS (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 43°8.7′N · 131°51.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 16 October 2026 at 11:53 UTC
- Destination: Vladivostok (RU VVO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAURUS?
TAURUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of TAURUS?
The vessel has a beam of 18 metres and a maximum draught of 8.1 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 6,534 metric tonnes.
Which classification society covers TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The vessel is equipped with a single engine unit of the 3300 Mark type. This engine was constructed in Germany in 1992.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 May 2024. All-time records show 21 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 December 2014.
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