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SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND — Passenger · IMO 8975603

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SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND is currently moored in the Tasman Sea, at 36.8419° S, 174.7641° E. It is sailing from WHANGAREI to WHANGAREI with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 05:19 UTC. AIS position received 24 Sep 2026, 04:28 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
144.8°
/ 18°
Course / Heading
4.1 m
Static Draught
4.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:48 UTCApr 6, 2026
ETA
05:19 UTCSep 22, 2026
SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND

SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND

Identity

Passenger
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
8975603
IMO Number
512201000
MMSI
ZMSV
Call Sign

Specifications

37 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND — Passenger

SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND is a passenger registered under the New Zealand flag.

SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND route and voyage history

SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND is currently on a voyage from WHANGAREI to WHANGAREI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-22T05:19:00Z. The live route and current course of SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND 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

Vessels in the same class as SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND 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 NEW ZEALAND right now?

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SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND is currently moored in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from WHANGAREI to WHANGAREI with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 05:19 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 NEW ZEALAND?

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SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND broadcasts MMSI 512201000 and is registered as IMO 8975603, with call sign ZMSV. 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 NEW ZEALAND?

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SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the NZ 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 NZ flag list at /flag/nz.

How can I see the live position of SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND 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 SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND's position updated?

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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 NEW ZEALAND?

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As a passenger, SPIRIT OF NEW ZEALAND 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 NEW ZEALAND — Key Facts

MMSI
512201000
IMO number
8975603
Call sign
ZMSV
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
144.8°
Heading
18°
Last known position
-36.8419°, 174.7641°
Destination
WHANGAREI
ETA
2026-09-22T05:19:00Z
Departure port
WHANGAREI
Actual time of departure
2026-04-06T04:48:00Z
Current draught
4.1 m
Maximum static draught
4.1 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-24T04:28:12Z