Built as a cargo vessel under yard no 824 by the Yokohama Yacht Co. at Yokohama for the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Kiribati.
14 May 1984 launched under the name NEI MATABURO.
Tonnage 524 gross, 157 net, 432 dwt. Dim. 42.50 x 9.60 x 4.00m, draught 3.21m.
Powered by one Yanmar diesel, manufactured by Yanmar Diesel Eng. Co. Ltd. Amagasaki, Japan, 750 hp (325 kW.), trial speed 11.7 knots, service speed 9.5 knots.
Bunker capacity 73 tons.
Water ballast 88 ton, fresh water 25 ton.
Cargo capacity 411 cubic meter.
Two derricks of 3 ton.
Passenger accommodation for 6 passengers.
Signal letters T3A2001.
http://www.equasis.org gives for 2006, owned and managed by Kiribati Shipping Services at Betio, Kiribati.
IMO No. 8324490.
2008 as given by equasis, sold February 2008 to unknown owners and flag, in service.
Kiribati 1989 75c sg 315, scott 529.
Source: Register of Ships ClassNK Vol 1 1992-93