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TANGAROA — Other · IMO 9011571

NZMoored
World map showing the last known position of TANGAROA at 12° 13.781' N, 136° 51.539' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

TANGAROA has not broadcast an AIS position for 16 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, at 12.2297° N, 136.8590° W, on 23 Aug 2026, 21:41 UTC. It was sailing from PAPEETE to PAPEETE.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
120.0°
/ 47°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

French Polynesia flag
PAPEETEPFPPT
ATD
00:53 UTCJul 30, 2026
French Polynesia flag
PAPEETEPFPPT
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 11, 2026
TANGAROA

TANGAROA

Identity

Other
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9011571
IMO Number
512000058
MMSI
ZMFR
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
2,291 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MJELLEM & KARLSEN VERFT - BERGEN, NORWAY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
All NZ-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of PAPEETE
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About TANGAROA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TANGAROA — Vessel

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 2,291 GT, TANGAROA is a maritime vessel registered under the New Zealand flag. The vessel is owned by NIWA VESSEL MANAGEMENT - WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, built by MJELLEM & KARLSEN VERFT - BERGEN, NORWAY.

TANGAROA route and voyage history

TANGAROA is currently on a voyage from PAPEETE to PAPEETE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TANGAROA 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

TANGAROA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TANGAROA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 512000058
  • IMO: 9011571
  • Call sign: ZMFR
  • Flag state: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TANGAROA right now?+
TANGAROA has not broadcast an AIS position for 16 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, on 23 Aug 2026, 21:41 UTC. It was sailing from PAPEETE to PAPEETE. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for TANGAROA?+
TANGAROA broadcasts MMSI 512000058 and is registered as IMO 9011571, with call sign ZMFR. 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 TANGAROA?+
TANGAROA is a maritime vessel registered under the NZ flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full NZ flag list at /flag/nz.
How can I see the live position of TANGAROA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TANGAROA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is TANGAROA'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 TANGAROA?+
TANGAROA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. TANGAROA has a gross tonnage of 2,291 GT.

TANGAROA — Key Facts

MMSI
512000058
IMO number
9011571
Call sign
ZMFR
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
120.0°
Heading
47°
Last known position
12.2297°, -136.8590°
Destination
PAPEETE
ETA
2026-09-11T17:00:00Z
Departure port
PAPEETE
Actual time of departure
2026-07-30T00:53:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
2291
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-23T21:41:00Z