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KAITAKI — Passenger · IMO 9107942

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KAITAKI is currently under way in the Tasman Sea, at 41.2646° S, 174.7878° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 65°. It is sailing from WELLINGTON to PICTON with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:50 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
64.5°
/ 348°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:58 UTCNov 6, 2026
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PICTONNZPCN
ETA
00:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
KAITAKI

KAITAKI

Identity

Passenger
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9107942
IMO Number
512445000
MMSI
ZMKI
Call Sign

Specifications

178 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
1995-01-01
Year Built
5,794 t
Deadweight
22,365 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IHC OFFSHORE & MARINE - KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About KAITAKI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAITAKI — Passenger

Built in 1995, with a gross tonnage of 22,365 GT, and a dead weight of 5,794 tonnes, KAITAKI is a passenger registered under the New Zealand flag. The vessel is owned by IRISH CONTINENTAL GROUP - DUBLIN, IRELAND, built by IHC OFFSHORE & MARINE - KRIMPEN AAN DEN IJSSEL, NETHERLANDS.

KAITAKI route and voyage history

KAITAKI is currently on a voyage from WELLINGTON to PICTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KAITAKI 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

KAITAKI is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as KAITAKI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAITAKI right now?

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KAITAKI is currently under way in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from WELLINGTON to PICTON with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 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 KAITAKI?

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KAITAKI broadcasts MMSI 512445000 and is registered as IMO 9107942, with call sign ZMKI. 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 KAITAKI?

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KAITAKI 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 KAITAKI?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAITAKI 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 KAITAKI'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 KAITAKI?

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KAITAKI is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, KAITAKI 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. KAITAKI has a gross tonnage of 22,365 GT.

KAITAKI — Key Facts

MMSI
512445000
IMO number
9107942
Call sign
ZMKI
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
64.5°
Heading
348°
Last known position
-41.2646°, 174.7878°
Destination
PICTON
ETA
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z
Departure port
WELLINGTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T07:58:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
1995-01-01
Gross tonnage
22365
Dead weight
5794 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:50:46Z