TAURUS (IMO 9294783)
TAURUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,763 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,562. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. The vessel is not listed as an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. TAURUS has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 441737000
- Call sign: DSQW7
- Gross tonnage: 4562
- Deadweight: 6763 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: SHINSUNG SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 36°0.8′N · 129°24.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 13:43 UTC
- Destination: Pohang (KR KPO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAURUS?
TAURUS is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TAURUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,763 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,562.
Which flag does TAURUS fly?
The vessel currently flies the Korea (Republic of) flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 April 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
Where has TAURUS been observed recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
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