TAURANGA

TAURANGA (IMO: 9249714) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 164 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

TAURANGA | MMSI: 258232000

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Operating Region

• Primary Trade Route: Trans-oceanic ro-ro cargo services
• Key Regions Served: Europe, Australia/New Zealand, North America, Asia-Pacific
• Trade Type: Deep-sea roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo operations
• Notable Ports: Regularly calls at major automotive and breakbulk cargo terminals globally

Vessel Description

The Tauranga is a deep-sea Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo vessel operated by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean, one of the world's leading vehicle and equipment logistics companies. Built in 2002 at the renowned Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) shipyard in Germany, the vessel is purpose-built for the efficient transport of wheeled cargo including automobiles, trucks, heavy machinery, and project cargo.

As part of the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet, the Tauranga operates on global trade lanes servicing major vehicle manufacturing and distribution hubs. The vessel is equipped with multiple vehicle decks and ramp systems to facilitate efficient loading and discharge of rolling cargo across a wide variety of port facilities.

Flying the Norwegian flag, the Tauranga reflects the strong Scandinavian maritime heritage of its owning group and is maintained to high international safety and environmental standards as required under IMO regulations.

Disclaimer: Vessel specifications are based on available public maritime registry data. Users are advised to verify critical operational data against current Lloyd's Register, Equasis, or official flag state records for the most up-to-date information.