TAURANGA STAR
ex CHIQUITA FRANCES since 2002 Nov 06
General Information
| Vessel Name | TAURANGA STAR |
| Former Name | CHIQUITA FRANCES since 2002 Nov 06 |
| IMO Number | 8917522 |
| MMSI | 310129000 |
| Call Sign | ZCBD9 |
| Flag State | BERMUDA |
| Vessel Type | General Cargo Ship |
| Detailed Type | — |
| Service Status | BROKEN UP |
| Year of Build | 1992 |
| Shipbuilder | GREEN YARD KLEVEN AS (Norway) |
| Shipowner | Sign in to view |
| Ship Manager | Sign in to view |
| Main Engine | Sign in to view |
| Equipment on Board | Sign in to view |
Dimensions & Tonnage
| Length Overall (LOA) | 140.5 m461.0 ft |
| Beam (Width) | 19.7 m64.6 ft |
| Draft | 7.0 m23' 00" |
| 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 by GREEN YARD KLEVEN AS (Norway) 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 BROKEN UP, 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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