TAURUS (IMO 9072745)
TAURUS is an Oil Products Tanker built in 1993 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,310 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,304. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. TAURUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the East Africa region. It has previously operated under four 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 19 May 2025.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 375799000
- Call sign: J8B5496
- Gross tonnage: 1304
- Deadweight: 2310 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2025
- Registered owner: SEABULK TRADING LTD (Kenya)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ALBA PETROLEUM LTD (Kenya)
- Last AIS position: 4°4.5′S · 039°39.5′E · moored · received 7 September 2026 at 05:32 UTC
- Destination: Mombasa (KE MBA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAURUS?
TAURUS is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TAURUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,310 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,304.
Which classification society is associated with TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has TAURUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
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 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2025. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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