COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS (IMO 9783459)
COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS is a Container Ship built in 2018 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 201,868, a gross tonnage of 194,864, and a length overall of 399.817 metres. Given its significant dimensions and capacity, it is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 477139100
- Call sign: VRRE2
- Gross tonnage: 194864
- Deadweight: 201868 t
- Length overall: 399.817 m
- Beam: 58.604 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/12/2025
- Registered owner: COSCO CREATION SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°0.1′N · 120°12.8′E · Speed 0.3 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 06:12 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.817 metres and a beam of 58.604 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
What is the capacity of COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 201,868 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 194,864.
Which classification society maintains COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has COSCO SHIPPING TAURUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 December 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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