TAURUS (IMO 9403530)
TAURUS is a Capesize bulk carrier built in 2011 and flying the flag of the Isle of Man; it is in its 15th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 179,067 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 93,196, and a length overall of 292 metres. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry iron ore and coal on long-haul routes. TAURUS has been classed since 29 September 2011 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 10 May 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in East Africa, South Africa, and South Asia (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Isle of Man
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 235074621
- Call sign: 2CPB4
- Gross tonnage: 93196
- Deadweight: 179067 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/11/2018, Tangshan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/11/2025
- Registered owner: OCEAN SHIPPING 2432 LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ENTERPRISES SHIPPING & TRADING (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 29°45.9′N · 122°58.2′E · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 08:28 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TAURUS?
TAURUS is a Capesize bulk carrier built in 2011. It is in its 15th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry iron ore and coal on long-haul routes.
What is the deadweight of TAURUS?
TAURUS has a deadweight of 179,067 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 93,196. It measures 292 metres overall.
What flag does TAURUS fly?
TAURUS flies the flag of the Isle of Man. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes TAURUS?
TAURUS has been classed since 29 September 2011 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 10 May 2022.
How many port state control inspections has TAURUS had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2025. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2012 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 November 2018.
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