V TAURUS (IMO 9496161)
V TAURUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,193 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,483. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general freight operations. V TAURUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America West Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 355416000
- Call sign: 3E2269
- Gross tonnage: 21483
- Deadweight: 33193 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/02/2018, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/10/2026
- Registered owner: V TAURUS SHIPPING LTD
- Ship manager: L BEI SHIPPING PTE LTD
- ISM manager: DALIAN CHUN AN SHIP MGMT CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°7.6′N · 091°45.4′E · Speed 0.4 kn · received 23 April 2021 at 07:42 UTC
- Destination: Chattogram (BD CGP)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of V TAURUS?
V TAURUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for V TAURUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,193 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,483.
Which classification society manages V TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has V TAURUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the port-state control history of V TAURUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 February 2018.
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