Volcan-De-Tauce
IMO: 9081588
Passenger Ro Ro Cargo Ship, Tuvalu
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Vessel Details
MMSI
572766220
Callsign
T2DX6
Width
20.0 m
Length
120.0 m
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Joseph
2025-06-17
Position: Welder
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Latest News (3)
Ferry reached Port Louis on repositioning journey
On its long repositioning journey to Dubai, the "Volcán de Tauce" has been docked in Port Louis since March 28, arriving after its previous stop in Cape Town, where it had sailed on March 18. Without changing its name, the ferry had departed the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Feb 27, where the vessel was handed over to the Emirates International Air Cargo of the United Arab Emirates on Feb 19. Report with photo: https://www.puentedemando.com/el-veterano-ferry-volcan-de-tauce-llega-a-port-louis-mauritius-escala-de-su-largo-viaje-a-dubai/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJYoBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHezS7A09qXQxTaQ7yhkSQlgOJXVOB6_IUDtP3Qf48V-OAkqfp3ke0k5_Dg_aem_BUBnYWxTLjipHs_S08BNvA
Ferry handed over to new owners
Tuvalu is the new flag and naval registration of the “Volcán de Tauce”. which for the moment maintains the same name, after the change of ownership was carried out on Feb 19 in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The ferry is now owned by the company Emirates International Air Cargo, from the United Arab Emirates. Since Jan 14, it has been moored in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, after repairs at ASTICAN and has changed berths several times, until returning to the Santa Catalina dock on Feb 18.
Ship sold after repairs
The “Volcán de Tauce”, which has been moored since Jan 14 at the Santa Catalina dock in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, after resolving the technical trouble that altered the La Palma line in December by inserting the catamaran “Volcán de Tirajana”, has been sold to the Emirates International Air Cargo company from the United Arab Emirates. The ferry will presumably be delivered on Feb 13. The management of the Armas Trasmediterránea Group has informed the company's staff on Feb 5 of the sale of the ship, which is listed as the property of Anarafe S.L., one of the companies controlled by the Armas Trasmediterránea Group. According to reports, its new owner intends to convert it into a hospital ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
⚙️ Did Volcan-De-Tauce have any engine problems?
Based on available news reports, Volcan-De-Tauce has been mentioned in connection with engine-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning engine problems. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.