BAIXIO

BAIXIO (IMO: 8010661) sailing under the Portugal flag. It has an overall length of 213 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 255978000
• IMO: 8010661
• Call Sign: CQTC
• Flag: Portugal
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel
• AIS Vessel Type: 31 (Tug)

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 495 GT
• Deadweight: 150 DWT
• Length Overall: 44.9 m
• Beam: 10.0 m
• Year Built: 1981

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Single screw

Shipyard

• Build Country: Portugal
• Year of Construction: 1981

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Instituto Hidrográfico
• Operator: Instituto Hidrográfico (Portuguese Hydrographic Institute)
• Country: Portugal

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A
• AIS Status: Active

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Portuguese coastal and offshore waters, Atlantic Ocean
• Port of Registry: Lisbon, Portugal

Vessel Description

BAIXIO is a hydrographic survey vessel operated by the Instituto Hidrográfico, the Portuguese national hydrographic authority headquartered in Lisbon. The vessel is primarily engaged in hydrographic surveying, oceanographic research, and nautical charting operations in support of Portuguese maritime authorities. Built in 1981, the vessel has served as a platform for bathymetric surveys and data collection missions essential for the production and maintenance of nautical charts covering Portuguese national waters and exclusive economic zone areas in the Atlantic. The Instituto Hidrográfico operates under the Portuguese Navy and is responsible for hydrographic surveying, oceanography, tides, and nautical cartography for Portugal.