TAURUS (IMO 9273818)
TAURUS is a Panamax bulk carrier built in 2004 and flying the flag of the Marshall Islands; it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 76,616 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,729, and a length overall of 225 metres. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry coal, grain and iron ore. TAURUS has been classed since 3 June 2011 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 17 September 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia, the Mediterranean, and Western Europe (latest area report: April 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 538010828
- Call sign: V7A7477
- Gross tonnage: 39729
- Deadweight: 76616 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: MAJURO - 10828
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/03/2026
- Registered owner: TIDEWAKE MARITIME SA (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FFH GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 69°0.2′N · 033°6.1′E · Speed 7.8 kn · under way · received 15 November 2026 at 18:53 UTC
- Destination: Murmansk (RU MMK)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TAURUS?
TAURUS is a Panamax bulk carrier built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry coal, grain and iron ore.
What is the deadweight of TAURUS?
TAURUS has a deadweight of 76,616 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 39,729. It measures 225 metres overall.
What flag does TAURUS fly?
TAURUS flies the flag of the Marshall Islands. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes TAURUS?
TAURUS has been classed since 3 June 2011 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 17 September 2025. Its class notation is # AUT-UMS INWATERSURVEY.
How many port state control inspections has TAURUS had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 31 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 March 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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