TAURUS

TAURUS (IMO: 9190432) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Latvia flag. It has an overall length of 102 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 275475000
• IMO: 9190432
• Call Sign: YLOW
• Flag: Latvia
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 26,914 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 45,500 DWT
• Length Overall: 189.9 m
• Beam: 31.5 m
• Draft: 11.4 m
• Year Built: 2000

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, diesel
• Speed: 14.0 knots (service)

Shipyard

• Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
• Country: Japan
• Year Delivered: 2000

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Taurus Shipping
• Flag State: Latvia
• Port of Registry: Riga

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Type: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Active

Operating Region

• Trade Area: International waters
• Typical Routes: Atlantic and European trade routes, including Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Mediterranean operations consistent with bulk carrier commercial activity

Vessel Description

TAURUS is a Handymax-class bulk carrier built in 2000 at Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan. The vessel is designed for the carriage of dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, and minerals. Flying the Latvian flag and registered in Riga, the vessel operates in international trade lanes with a focus on European and Atlantic routes. As a Handymax bulk carrier, she is suited to access a wide range of ports due to her moderate dimensions, making her commercially versatile across global bulk commodity markets.