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PELNIsince 1990

Tatamailau

Ferry

Passengers: 969
Knots: 15
Gross tonnage: 6,041
Length: 99.8 m

Tatamailau sails for PELNI. It sails two routes between 12 ports in Indonesia, mostly Bitung, Pomako (Timika) and Merauke. Built in 1990 by Meyer Werft in Germany, it carries 969 passengers.

Routes

2 routes

Papua

Pomako (Timika) to BitungOvernight4½ days3 a month Merauke to BitungOvernight6½ daysMonthly

Sulawesi

Bitung to Pomako (Timika)Overnight6 daysTwice a month

On board

3 ways to travel

EkonomiShared roomA bed in a large shared dormitory, with a power socket at each bed.

Kelas 2Cabins for six (2A) or eight (2B) adults, meals in the class 1 and 2 dining saloon.

Sleeps 6–8

Kelas 1Cabins for two (1A) or four (1B) adults, meals in the class 1 and 2 dining saloon.

Sleeps 2–4

Facilities

Food and shops: Café · Shop
Comfort: Air conditioning

Every fare on PELNI's passenger ships includes three meals a day.

Pets

Animals are not allowed on board.

The ship

Type and capacity

Type: Ferry
Passengers: 969

Size and speed

Length: 99.8 m
Breadth: 18 m
Draught: 4.2 m
Gross tonnage: 6,041
Service speed: 15 knots

History and registry

Built: 1990, Meyer Werft, Germany
Flag: Indonesia
IMO number: 8915639

PELNI fleet

43 ships

The five largest of the 43 ships PELNI sails, by passengers.

BuiltPassengersCars

LabobarCabinsFerry · 146.5 m · 22.4 knots20043,084–NggapuluCabinsFerry · 146.5 m · 22.4 knots20022,130–DorolondaCabinsFerry · 146.5 m · 22.4 knots20012,130–LambeluCabinsFerry · 146.5 m · 20.3 knots19972,003–Bukit SiguntangCabinsFerry · 146.5 m · 20.3 knots19962,003–

TatamailauCabinsThis ship · Ferry · 99.8 m · 15 knots1990969–

All PELNI ships

Questions

Where does Tatamailau sail?

Tatamailau sails two routes between 12 ports in Indonesia, mostly Bitung, Pomako (Timika) and Merauke. From Bitung: Pomako (Timika), Sorong, Fakfak, Goto (Tidore), Tobelo (Rawajaya), Kaimana, Tual and Dobo. From Merauke: Bitung, Pomako (Timika), Ambon, Ternate (Ahmad Yani), Tual and Dobo.

Does Tatamailau have cabins?

Yes. Tatamailau has shared rooms.

Can I take my dog on Tatamailau?

Animals are not allowed on board.

How big is Tatamailau?

Tatamailau is 99.8 metres long and 18 metres wide, with a gross tonnage of 6,041. It carries 969 passengers.