TAURUS HONOR (IMO 9456135)
TAURUS HONOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,758, a gross tonnage of 32,987, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within various global trade routes. TAURUS HONOR is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and throughout East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538008808
- Call sign: V7A2782
- Gross tonnage: 32987
- Deadweight: 56758 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/08/2017, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/08/2026
- Registered owner: TAURUS HONOR SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager: RSC SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: JADE UNION MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 37°18.5′N · 032°43.2′W · Speed 11.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 02:26 UTC
- Destination: Altamira (BR ATM) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 07:27 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAURUS HONOR?
TAURUS HONOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TAURUS HONOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,758 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,987.
Which classification society manages TAURUS HONOR?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has TAURUS HONOR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
What is the port-state control record for TAURUS HONOR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 31 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 28 August 2017.
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