KULANDA at Macquarie No.1 Berth in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. 24/07/2021

KULANDA operates as a work barge for the Tasmanian Ports Corporation. The vessel was initially purpose-built for operation in World War II with the intent of carrying a Sherman tank plus a platoon of troops, however, before the vessel was completed, the Second World War was over. Instead of war service, the landing barge was purchased by the Hobart Marine Board in 1947.

KULANDA is capable of carrying a wide range of equipment and cargo and is able to access remote locations as well as operate in shallow waters.

KULANDA

Type: Landing Barge
Flag: Australian | Home Port: Hobart | Call Sign: VHNF
MMSI: 503671400
Owner & Manager: TasPorts – Launceston, Australia
Year Built: 1947 | Country of Build: Australia | Location of Yard: Newcastle
Length: 32.3 m | Beam: 8.5 m
Load Capacity: 95 tonnes
Lightweight: 180 tonnes
Main Engines: 2x Yanmar 6HA2-WHT | Power: 2x 257 kW
Propulsion: 2x counter-rotating 5 blade props
Bollard Pull (tonnes): 1.5 tonnes
Speed: 9 knots