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SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLANDPassenger · IMO 9289893

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SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 35.7173° S, 137.9427° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 236°. It is sailing from PENNESHAW to CAPE JERVIS with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 08:57 UTC. AIS position received 9 Sep 2026, 11:43 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
236.0°
/ 111°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
2.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:16 UTCSep 9, 2026
ETA
08:57 UTCSep 9, 2026
SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND

SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND

Identity

Passenger
Type
Australia flagAU
Flag
9289893
IMO Number
503466000
MMSI
VHS6181
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
350 t
Deadweight
1,329 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
AUSTAL SHIPS - FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND

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SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND — Passenger

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 1,329 GT, and a dead weight of 350 tonnes, SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is a passenger registered under the Australia flag. The vessel is owned by KANGAROO ISLAND SEALINK - ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, built by AUSTAL SHIPS - FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA.

SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND route and voyage history

SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is currently on a voyage from PENNESHAW to CAPE JERVIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T08:57:00Z. The live route and current course of SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND right now?+
SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from PENNESHAW to CAPE JERVIS with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 08:57 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND?+
SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND broadcasts MMSI 503466000 and is registered as IMO 9289893, with call sign VHS6181. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND?+
SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the AU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full AU flag list at /flag/au.
How can I see the live position of SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND?+
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How often is SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND?+
SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND has a gross tonnage of 1,329 GT.

SPIRIT OF KANGAROO ISLAND — Key Facts

MMSI
503466000
IMO number
9289893
Call sign
VHS6181
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
AU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
236.0°
Heading
111°
Last known position
-35.7173°, 137.9427°
Destination
CAPE JERVIS
ETA
2026-09-09T08:57:00Z
Departure port
PENNESHAW
Actual time of departure
2026-09-09T08:16:00Z
Current draught
2.5 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
1329
Dead weight
350 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T11:43:00Z