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CHEMTRANS TAURUSTanker · IMO 9295036

MHUnder way using engine
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Current PositionNo recent signal

CHEMTRANS TAURUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 124 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Bay of Bengal, at 8.5056° N, 81.2320° E, on 7 May 2026, 21:47 UTC. It was sailing from NEW ORLEANS to KATTUPALLI.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
310.0°
/ 198°
Course / Heading
7.3 m
Static Draught
14 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:28 UTCFeb 20, 2026
ETA
17:43 UTCMay 3, 2026
CHEMTRANS TAURUS

CHEMTRANS TAURUS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9295036
IMO Number
538010417
MMSI
V7A6011
Call Sign

Specifications

227 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
72,782 t
Deadweight
41,589 t
Gross Tonnage
12,240 kW
Engine Power
DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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Destination Port
Port of KATTUPALLI
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for KATTUPALLI (INKAT).

About CHEMTRANS TAURUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHEMTRANS TAURUS — Tanker

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 41,589 GT, and a dead weight of 72,782 tonnes, CHEMTRANS TAURUS is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by BW MARITIME - SINGAPORE, built by DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA.

CHEMTRANS TAURUS route and voyage history

CHEMTRANS TAURUS is currently on a voyage from NEW ORLEANS to KATTUPALLI with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-03T17:43:00Z. The live route and current course of CHEMTRANS 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

CHEMTRANS TAURUS is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CHEMTRANS TAURUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHEMTRANS TAURUS right now?+
CHEMTRANS TAURUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 124 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Bay of Bengal, on 7 May 2026, 21:47 UTC. It was sailing from NEW ORLEANS to KATTUPALLI. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for CHEMTRANS TAURUS?+
CHEMTRANS TAURUS broadcasts MMSI 538010417 and is registered as IMO 9295036, with call sign V7A6011. 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 CHEMTRANS TAURUS?+
CHEMTRANS TAURUS is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MH flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MH flag list at /flag/mh.
How can I see the live position of CHEMTRANS TAURUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHEMTRANS 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 CHEMTRANS 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 CHEMTRANS TAURUS?+
CHEMTRANS TAURUS is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, CHEMTRANS TAURUS sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. CHEMTRANS TAURUS has a gross tonnage of 41,589 GT.

CHEMTRANS TAURUS — Key Facts

MMSI
538010417
IMO number
9295036
Call sign
V7A6011
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
310.0°
Heading
198°
Last known position
8.5056°, 81.2320°
Destination
KATTUPALLI
ETA
2026-05-03T17:43:00Z
Departure port
NEW ORLEANS
Actual time of departure
2026-02-20T04:28:00Z
Current draught
14 m
Maximum static draught
7.3 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
41589
Dead weight
72782 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-07T21:47:00Z