Service· Rurutu· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Tuhaa Pae IV Supply Ship (Australs)
22° 27.0′ S · 151° 20.5′ W · approximate
The mixed cargo-passenger ship Tuhaa Pae IV runs from Papeete to Rurutu, Rimatara, Tubuai and Raivavae (and Rapa about monthly). It carries the islands' food, fuel and gas, and you can ship parts or send crew home on it.
Practical
Representative position: Moerai, Rurutu. Operator SNATHP, Papeete: +689 40 41 36 16 (the website's link uses 40 41 36 06, so verify); office hours Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 4 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm (Tahiti time); schedule at tapao.snathp.com. The compendium also lists the Stella Maris (+689 40 42 23 58). Ships call about every 2 weeks at Rurutu and every 10-15 days at Tubuai and Raivavae, where they take the dock or jetty: keep the berth clear. Rapa gets about one call a month. Shops are best stocked right after a ship.
Best for
Planning provisions and spare parts