KATEA (IMO 9259654)
KATEA is a tug built in 2001 and flying the flag of the Cook Islands; it is in its 25th year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 254. KATEA's class history points to Bureau Veritas, with the last class renewal survey on 16 March 2024; the current class status is not confirmed. The vessel has been observed most often in Pacific waters off New Guinea, as well as Australian and New Zealand waters (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under four other names and three other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2025.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Cook islands
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 518274000
- Call sign: E5U2224
- Gross tonnage: 254
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/03/2018, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HALL PLANT HIRE PTY LTD (Australia)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is KATEA?
KATEA is a tug built in 2001. It is in its 25th year of service.
What flag does KATEA fly?
KATEA flies the flag of the Cook Islands. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes KATEA?
KATEA's class history points to Bureau Veritas, with the last class renewal survey on 16 March 2024; the current class status is not confirmed.
How many port state control inspections has KATEA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2025. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 March 2018.
Where does KATEA trade?
The vessel has been observed most often in Pacific waters off New Guinea, as well as Australian and New Zealand waters (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under four other names and three other flags.
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