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Pitcairn Flag Vessels

6 vessels registered under the Pitcairn flag

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Pitcairn Maritime Fleet Overview

Pitcairn has 6 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (2), SAR (1), Pleasure Craft (1), Other (1) and Unknown (1). Track all Pitcairn-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Fishing2SAR1Pleasure Craft1Other1Unknown1

About the Pitcairn Flag

Registry Authority

The Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn 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

Pitcairn-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 Pitcairn flag.

Trade Routes

Most Pitcairn-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Pitcairn 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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XIAOHUN
MMSI 555555555·SAR
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ANDAMAN
MMSI 555338129·Pleasure Craft
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CHEN
MMSI 555555550·Fishing
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SHIP
MMSI 555122434·Other
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310
MMSI 555666777·Fishing
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CHAN
MMSI 555123456·Unknown
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Pitcairn flag?+
6 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Pitcairn as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (2), SAR (1), Pleasure Craft (1), Other (1) and Unknown (1). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Pitcairn flag?+
The Pitcairn-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Fishing (2), SAR (1), Pleasure Craft (1), Other (1), Unknown (1). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Pitcairn ship registry?+
The Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn flag?+
Owners typically choose a national flag like Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Most Pitcairn-flagged ships visible on MarineRadar today are operating on the country's domestic coastal trade and on regional routes that connect Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Pitcairn-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.