KM. DHARMA KARTIKA V

KM. DHARMA KARTIKA V (IMO: 9162174) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Indonesia flag. It has an overall length of 502 feets and a beam of 82 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 525501876
• IMO: 9162174
• Call Sign: YDBK3
• Flag: Indonesia
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Cargo Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 5,271 GT
• Deadweight: 2,100 DWT
• Length Overall: 103.3 m
• Beam: 18.0 m
• Draft: 4.5 m
• Year Built: 1998

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Twin Screw
• Speed (Service): approximately 14 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Galangan Kapal Dok Kodja Bahari
• Country of Build: Indonesia
• Year Completed: 1998

Owner / Operator

• Owner: PT PELNI (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia)
• Operator: PT PELNI (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia)
• Country: Indonesia

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS: Class A Transponder
• Communication: GMDSS compliant equipment
• Navigation: Radar, GPS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Indonesian Archipelago
• Trade Area: Domestic Indonesian inter-island routes
• Port of Registry: Indonesia

Vessel Description

KM Dharma Kartika V is an Indonesian inter-island passenger and cargo ferry operated by PT PELNI, the state-owned national shipping company of Indonesia. The vessel serves scheduled domestic routes connecting various ports across the Indonesian archipelago, providing essential transportation links for both passengers and cargo between Indonesian islands. As part of the broader PELNI fleet, the vessel contributes to national maritime connectivity across one of the world's largest archipelago nations. Built in 1998 at an Indonesian domestic shipyard, the vessel reflects Indonesia's policy of developing domestic shipbuilding capacity for its national fleet requirements.