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TAURUS — Cargo · IMO 9728942

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World map showing the last known position of TAURUS at 11° 3.748' S, 72° 23.537' E
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TAURUS is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 11.0625° S, 72.3923° E, making 15.8 knots on a course of 53°. It is sailing from NORFOLK to PORT KLANG with an ETA of 14 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 09:54 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.8 kn
Speed
53.0°
/ 57°
Course / Heading
13 m
Static Draught
10.9 m
Current Draught

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United States flag
NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
11:26 UTCAug 12, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 14, 2026
TAURUS

TAURUS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9728942
IMO Number
249773000
MMSI
9HA4372
Call Sign

Specifications

369 m × 51 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
153,500 t
Deadweight
150,000 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NORFOLK
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Destination Port
Port of PORT KLANG
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About TAURUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAURUS — Cargo

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 150,000 GT, and a dead weight of 153,500 tonnes, TAURUS is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by COSTAMARE SHIPPING - ATHENS, GREECE, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

TAURUS route and voyage history

TAURUS is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to PORT KLANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-14T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TAURUS are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as TAURUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 249773000
  • IMO: 9728942
  • Call sign: 9HA4372
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAURUS right now?+
TAURUS is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from NORFOLK to PORT KLANG with an ETA of 14 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for TAURUS?+
TAURUS broadcasts MMSI 249773000 and is registered as IMO 9728942, with call sign 9HA4372. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is TAURUS?+
TAURUS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of TAURUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAURUS above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is TAURUS's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is TAURUS?+
As a cargo, TAURUS sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. TAURUS has a gross tonnage of 150,000 GT.

TAURUS — Key Facts

MMSI
249773000
IMO number
9728942
Call sign
9HA4372
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.8 knots
Course over ground
53.0°
Heading
57°
Last known position
-11.0625°, 72.3923°
Destination
PORT KLANG
ETA
2026-09-14T17:00:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-08-12T11:26:00Z
Current draught
10.9 m
Maximum static draught
13 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
150000
Dead weight
153500 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:54:00Z