JOHN CADMAN III (IMO 8808848)
JOHN CADMAN III is a Passenger Ship built in 1989 and flying the Australia flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 89 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 520. Given its size and classification, it is a small-scale passenger vessel. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the Australia and New Zealand regions. The vessel has one former name and has operated under one previous flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: Australia
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 503697300
- Call sign: VKN8492
- Gross tonnage: 520
- Deadweight: 89 t
- Registered owner: SEALINK VESSELS PTY LTD (Australia)
- Ship manager: KANGAROO ISLAND SEALINK PTY (Australia)
- Last AIS position: 33°50.6′S · 151°7.3′E · Speed 0.4 kn · received 11 October 2026 at 11:45 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOHN CADMAN III?
JOHN CADMAN III is a Passenger Ship. It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications of the vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 520. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 89 metric tonnes.
Where has JOHN CADMAN III been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions. This is the primary geographic area recorded for its recent movements.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Has the vessel changed names or flags?
The vessel has one recorded former name. It has also operated under one previous flag state during its service history.
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