KUMUL

KUMUL (IMO: 9613161) sailing under the Hong Kong flag. It has an overall length of 951 feets and a beam of 154 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 477588600
• IMO: 9613161
• Call Sign: VROL2
• Flag State: Hong Kong, China
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 26,906 GT
• Length Overall: 199 meters
• Beam: 28 meters
• Year Built: 2013

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Service Speed: 19 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Austal Ships
• Build Location: Henderson, Western Australia, Australia
• Completed: 2013

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Papua New Guinea Ports Corporation
• Operator: Carnival Australia / PNG Ports Corporation
• Registered Owner Country: Papua New Guinea

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Southwest Pacific Ocean
• Route: Papua New Guinea coastal and inter-island ferry services
• Flag Port: Hong Kong

Vessel Description

KUMUL is a large high-speed passenger and cargo ferry built by Austal Ships in Western Australia. The vessel was purpose-built for inter-island passenger and vehicle transport services within Papua New Guinea waters. As a diesel-electric powered passenger vessel, she is designed to service the coastal communities and island ports of Papua New Guinea, providing critical transport links across the country's extensive maritime geography. The vessel represents a significant investment in Papua New Guinea's inter-island transport infrastructure.