MOANA CHIEF

MOANA CHIEF (IMO: 9516741) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the New Zealand flag. It has an overall length of 577 feets and a beam of 89 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 512143000
• IMO: 9516741
• Call Sign: ZMMC
• Flag State: New Zealand
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
• AIS Type: Ro-Ro Cargo/Passenger Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 11,397 GT
• Deadweight: 2,404 DWT
• Length Overall: 136.3 m
• Beam: 23 m
• Draft: 5.2 m
• Year Built: 2011

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Twin screw
• Speed: 17.5 knots (service)

Shipyard

• Builder: Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
• Country: South Korea
• Year Completed: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Strait Shipping Limited
• Operator: Strait Shipping Limited
• Country of Registration: New Zealand

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Cook Strait, New Zealand, operating between Wellington (North Island) and Picton (South Island)
• Service: Inter-island passenger and freight ferry service

Vessel Description

The vessel operates as an inter-island ferry on the Cook Strait route in New Zealand, one of the world's more challenging short sea passages. Designed for Ro-Ro passenger and cargo operations, the vessel accommodates both vehicle traffic and passengers on regular scheduled crossings between Wellington and Picton. The ship is configured to handle a combination of private vehicles, trucks, and rail freight alongside passenger amenities. Built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea in 2011, the vessel was purpose-built for the demanding sea conditions encountered on the Cook Strait crossing and operates under the New Zealand flag as part of Strait Shipping's fleet.