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Kiribati Flag Vessels

35 vessels registered under the Kiribati flag

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Kiribati Maritime Fleet Overview

Kiribati has 35 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (11), Unknown (6), Other (5), Fishing (5) and Tug (3). Track all Kiribati-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

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About the Kiribati Flag

Registry Authority

The Kiribati ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the Kiribati flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.

Why Ships Register Here

Owners typically choose a national flag like Kiribati for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.

Fleet Profile

Kiribati-flagged tonnage on MarineRadar reflects the mix above — typically a combination of domestic coastal vessels, government-related fleet ships, and a smaller share of internationally trading commercial tonnage. The full vessel list below shows live AIS positions, vessel types, and identifiers for every active ship currently flying the Kiribati flag.

Trade Routes

Most Kiribati-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Kiribati to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.

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1
TE TABOMOA
MMSI 529029000·Cargo
2
JEHAN 8
MMSI 529815000·Cargo
3
DOLPHIN GEO SURVEY
MMSI 529952000·Cargo
4
GEO SOVEREIGN
MMSI 529966000·Other
5
CREST MERCURY TWO
MMSI 529156000·Tug
6
AMARR QUATRO
MMSI 529152000·Other
7
SEA BREEZE 23
MMSI 529189000·Unknown
8
ZHONG KAI 111
MMSI 529049000·Cargo
9
REVELATION
MMSI 529936000·Other
10
TRINITY SURVEYOR
MMSI 529178000·Other
11
MARORAOI
MMSI 529687000·Unknown
12
PELICAN JOY
MMSI 529173000·Port Tender
13
HAI DUONG 68
MMSI 529186000·Cargo
14
KHB PROSPER
MMSI 529370000·Tug
15
JULIANA 88
MMSI 529662000·Cargo
16
MOAKONA
MMSI 529783000·Fishing
17
LADY GUADALUPE
MMSI 529031000·Cargo
18
C M EMIKE
MMSI 529177000·Unknown
19
TETIARAOI
MMSI 529040000·Cargo
20
TEKINATI...II
MMSI 529039000·Cargo
21
ZD GEMINI
MMSI 529179000·Tug
22
TEANOAI II
MMSI 529011000·Law Enforce
23
YUN RUN
MMSI 529567000·Cargo
24
KIBENA 6
MMSI 529044000·Fishing
25
VANDON SEA
MMSI 529899000·Cargo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Kiribati flag?+
35 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Kiribati as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (11), Unknown (6), Other (5), Fishing (5) and Tug (3). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Kiribati flag?+
The Kiribati-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Cargo (11), Unknown (6), Other (5), Fishing (5), Tug (3). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Kiribati ship registry?+
The Kiribati ship registry is administered by the country's national maritime authority and operates within the framework of the major IMO conventions — SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and MLC 2006 — that govern global commercial shipping. Ships flying the Kiribati flag are subject to the registry's flag-state inspections and are tracked through the AIS network alongside every other internationally trading vessel.
Why do ships register under the Kiribati flag?+
Owners typically choose a national flag like Kiribati for one of three reasons: domestic cabotage rules that reserve coastal trade for nationally flagged tonnage, government-cargo preferences that favour the home flag, or the simple operational advantage of being regulated by the same jurisdiction in which the company is headquartered. Quality flags also offer Port State Control benefits in the Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and US Qualship 21 frameworks.
Where do Kiribati-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Most Kiribati-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Kiribati to its main trading partners. You can drill into any individual vessel to see its current position, recent voyages, destination, ETA, and historic AIS track for a complete picture of where the fleet actually sails.
How can I track Kiribati-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Kiribati-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.