INDEPENDENT (IMO 8729688)
INDEPENDENT is a Fish Factory Ship built in 1989 and flying the New Zealand flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,810 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,407. This vessel is configured for specialized fishing operations within the factory ship category. No classification society or IACS membership information is currently available for this vessel. There are no recent geographic observations recorded in the provided data. The vessel has operated under one former name and two former flag states during its service history. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Fish Factory Ship
- Flag: New Zealand
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 512005171
- Call sign: ZMCS
- Gross tonnage: 4407
- Deadweight: 1810 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: INDEPENDENT FISHERIES LTD (New Zealand)
- Last AIS position: 40°8.6′S · 172°44.9′E · Speed 12.5 kn · engaged in fishing · received 13 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC
- Destination: FISHING GROUND
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of INDEPENDENT?
INDEPENDENT is a Fish Factory Ship. It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for INDEPENDENT?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 4,407. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,810 metric tonnes.
How many times has the vessel changed ownership?
The vessel has undergone 5 ownership changes. This is part of its long operational history since 1989.
What is the flag history of INDEPENDENT?
The vessel currently flies the New Zealand flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously.
Has the vessel been subject to port state control inspections?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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