BOYANG TAURUS (IMO 9782182)
BOYANG TAURUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,718 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,471, and a length overall of 229 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. BOYANG TAURUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Singapore Strait, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico/South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 441307000
- Call sign: D8CR
- Gross tonnage: 43471
- Deadweight: 81718 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BOYANG LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: G-MARINE SERVICE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 0°31.1′N · 118°52.8′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 00:17 UTC
- Destination: LUIHENG · ETA 26 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BOYANG TAURUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions support its operation as an 81,718 DWT bulk carrier.
What is the engine specification for BOYANG TAURUS?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power output of 6 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
What is the classification of BOYANG TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has BOYANG TAURUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in the Mediterranean Sea and the Singapore Strait. It has also been observed near the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico and South America East Coast regions.
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