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TAURANGA STAR

formerly CHIQUITA FRANCES since 2002 Nov 06

🚢 General Cargo Ship 🏴 BERMUDA IMO 8917522 OTHERS
140.5 m461.0 ft
Length (LOA)
19.7 m64.7 ft
Beam
9.6 m31' 07"
Draft
10,963 DWT
Deadweight
7,944 GT
Gross Tonnage
1992
(34 yrs old)
Built

General Information

Vessel Name TAURANGA STAR
Former Name CHIQUITA FRANCES since 2002 Nov 06
IMO Number 8917522
MMSI 310129000
Call Sign
Flag State BERMUDA
Vessel Type General Cargo Ship
Detailed Type
Service Status OTHERS
Year of Build 1992

Dimensions & Tonnage

Length Overall (LOA) 140.5 m461.0 ft
Beam (Width) 19.7 m64.7 ft
Draft 9.6 m31' 07"
Deadweight (DWT) 10,963 t10,790 LT
Gross Tonnage (GT) 7,944 GT

This vessel is approximately 34 years old.

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About the TAURANGA STAR

The TAURANGA STAR (IMO: 8917522) is a general cargo ship built in 1992 currently sailing under the flag of BERMUDA. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 140.5 meters and a beam of 19.7 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 10,963 DWT.

Operating under the service status of OTHERS, the vessel classification society is registered according to international maritime standards. Technical and commercial management is publicly recorded to be overseen by SIEM SHIPPING UK LTD.

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