ABOUT US

Chatham Islands Shipping Limited (CISL) operates a regular service between Waitangi on the Chatham Islands, Pitt Island, Timaru AND NAPIER.

CISL is the exclusive sea freight carrier for all export and import goods between the Chatham Islands and mainland New Zealand.

We run a single vessel, the MV Southern Tiare, which serves all ports. This versatile ship has been adapted for the transport of livestock and is designed to carry both breakbulk and containerized products, including dry, frozen, and chilled goods.

Equipped with double cranes, the ship's lifting capacity offers significant advantages to the residents of the Chatham Islands and Pitt Island. We are proud to have a team of experienced staff and crew dedicated to driving our business forward.

Please feel free to explore our website and contact us with any questions. We look forward to serving you!


ABOUT THE MV SOUTHERN TIARE

BUILT: 1987
CLASS: LLOYDS
GRT/NRT:
1185/361 KNOTS
DWT: 1720 CRANES

DRAFT AT SL: 4.27mtrs
LOA:
67.55mtrs   
BEAM:
11.4mtrs
CAPACITY HOLD: 36 TEU    

CAPACITY DECK: 21 TEU
REEFER CAPACITY: 12 TEU
ATTAINED SPEED:  9-11 KNOTS
CARGO GEAR: 2 x 20MT CRANES

MAXIMUM LIFTING: 35MT
BOWTHRUSTER: 250 KW
FUEL CON: About 3.5T/24hrs
OPERATORS: Chatham Islands Shipping Ltd

You can see the MV Southern Tiare’s whereabouts via the Marine Traffic live map.