STARSHIP TAURUS (IMO 9792498)
STARSHIP TAURUS is a Container Ship built in 2017 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,541 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,064, and a length overall of 172 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. STARSHIP TAURUS is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 October 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 538007311
- Call sign: V7IQ4
- Gross tonnage: 18064
- Deadweight: 23541 t
- Length overall: 172 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/10/2025
- Registered owner: PT INTERNATIONAL LTD (South Korea)
- Ship manager: NAM SUNG SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager: MAGELLAN MARINE SOLUTIONS CO., LTD
- ISM manager: MAGELLAN MARINE SOLUTIONS CO (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 24°9.9′N · 119°6.8′E · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:46 UTC
- Destination: Haiphong (VN HPH) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STARSHIP TAURUS?
STARSHIP TAURUS is a Container Ship built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the dimensions of STARSHIP TAURUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 172 metres and a beam of 27 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 23,541 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains STARSHIP TAURUS?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 October 2025. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has STARSHIP TAURUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and South East Asia regions. It currently flies the Marshall Islands flag.
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