TAZ (IMO 9703825)
TAZ is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 35,016 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,184, and a length overall of 179 metres. This size profile is typical for regional bulk transport operations. TAZ is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 538006425
- Call sign: V7MZ5
- Gross tonnage: 24184
- Deadweight: 35016 t
- Length overall: 179 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 24/09/2026, Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: NML TAZ LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EMPIRE BULKERS LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 46°15.8′N · 072°40.7′W · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 04:24 UTC
- Destination: Sorel (CA SOR) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAZ?
TAZ is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions of TAZ?
The vessel has a length overall of 179 metres and a beam of 32 metres. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 35,016 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with TAZ?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has TAZ been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in South East Asia and the Australia and New Zealand regions.
How many PSC inspections has TAZ undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2015 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 September 2026.
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