History and ownership
Built in 1973 in Japan, the vessel trades as Vanda 888 and previously carried the name Tama Maru (recorded up to 1988). Frabelle Fishing Corporation is listed as the owner on regional fisheries registers. The Vanda 888 Vessel is registered under the Philippine flag.
Technical details
Power is listed at 4,500 hp; published records also note a fuel capacity of 210.00 Kilolitres and a fish-hold capacity of about 2,100 m³. Class, refit history and navigation fit are not consistently disclosed in open sources.
Operational area
Recent AIS-derived port-call listings show activity around Papua New Guinea, including Lae and Rabaul.
Crew and lifestyle
A fisheries register lists a normal crew complement of 26.
Roles typically cover deck, engine and reefer/cargo operations. Look for Vanda 888 jobs via operator and crewing agents, and verify STCW, medical and security requirements per flag/operator policy.
Environmental initiatives
No vessel-specific green retrofits are publicly documented. Expect standard MARPOL compliance, garbage segregation, and oily-water handling, as per certification requirements. For Vanda 888 crew reviews, prioritise recent contract feedback.