TARA (IMO 9109938)
TARA is a general cargo ship built in 1994 and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis; it is in its 32nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 9,038 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,656. TARA's class history points to the Korean Register, with the last class renewal survey on 7 October 2014; the current class status is not confirmed. It has previously sailed under five other names and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 February 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1994
- Call sign: V4JG6
- Gross tonnage: 7656
- Deadweight: 9038 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/09/2023, Aqaba (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/02/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TARA SHIPPING CO LTD (Turkey)
- ISM manager: ALPHAMOON SHIPPING MANAGEMENT (Turkey)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TARA?
TARA is a general cargo ship built in 1994. It is in its 32nd year of service.
What is the deadweight of TARA?
TARA has a deadweight of 9,038 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 7,656.
What flag does TARA fly?
TARA flies the flag of St Kitts and Nevis. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes TARA?
TARA's class history points to the Korean Register, with the last class renewal survey on 7 October 2014; the current class status is not confirmed.
How many port state control inspections has TARA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 42 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 February 2025. All-time records show 81 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 September 2023.
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