KAIARAHI (IMO 9147291)
KAIARAHI is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1998 and flying the New Zealand flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,012 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,160. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. KAIARAHI is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and the waters around Australia and New Zealand. It has been registered under seven former names and has operated under three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 31 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 5 November 2019.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: New Zealand
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 512144000
- Call sign: ZMKL
- Gross tonnage: 22160
- Deadweight: 7012 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 24.3 m
- Home port: LONDON - 731839
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/11/2019
- Registered owner: KIWIRAIL LTD (New Zealand)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: INTERISLANDER (New Zealand)
- Last AIS position: 41°18.5′S · 174°51.3′E · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 23:15 UTC
- Destination: WLG PIC WLG · ETA 14 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KAIARAHI?
KAIARAHI is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for KAIARAHI?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 23,760 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a vehicle-carrying passenger ship.
What is the gross tonnage of KAIARAHI?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 22,160. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 7,012 metric tonnes.
Where has KAIARAHI been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It also operates within the Australia and New Zealand geographic regions.
How many inspections has KAIARAHI undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 31 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 5 November 2019.
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