CHEM TAURUS (IMO 9477505)
CHEM TAURUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,961 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,655, and a length overall of 146 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. CHEM TAURUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under three former names and two former 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 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636018459
- Call sign: D5PT9
- Gross tonnage: 11655
- Deadweight: 19961 t
- Length overall: 146 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/07/2015, New Orleans, Louisiana (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2026
- Registered owner: CHEM TAURUS SA (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: ACE QUANTUM CHEMICAL TANKERS (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: ASM MARITIME BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 51°53.1′N · 004°18.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 09:52 UTC
- Destination: Sluiskil (NL SLU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHEM TAURUS?
CHEM TAURUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHEM TAURUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 146 metres and a beam of 24 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 19,961 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages CHEM TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 July 2015.
Where has CHEM TAURUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico.
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