PRAIA SAO FRANCISCO

PRAIA SAO FRANCISCO (IMO: 9223978) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Portugal flag. It has an overall length of 89 feets and a beam of 23 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 263434780
• IMO: 9223978
• Call Sign: CUXT7
• Flag State: Portugal
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 3,504 GT
• Deadweight: 400 DWT
• Length Overall: 84.9 m
• Beam: 15.4 m
• Draft: 3.2 m
• Decks: 4

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Service Speed: 14 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC)
• Country of Build: Portugal
• Year Built: 2001

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Atlânticoline
• Manager: Atlânticoline
• Country: Portugal

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Atlantic — Azores Archipelago, Portugal
• Service Type: Inter-island passenger and vehicle ferry service
• Routes: Regular scheduled service connecting the nine islands of the Azores, including São Miguel, Terceira, Faial, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Flores, Corvo, and Santa Maria

Vessel Description

PRAIA SAO FRANCISCO is a Portuguese-flagged passenger and ro-ro cargo ferry constructed in 2001 at the Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo shipyard in Portugal. The vessel operates under the Atlânticoline fleet, the primary maritime transport provider for inter-island connectivity within the Azores autonomous region of Portugal. Designed for operation in North Atlantic sea conditions characteristic of the Azores, the vessel provides essential passenger and vehicle transport services linking the nine islands of the archipelago. With a length of approximately 84.9 meters and a gross tonnage of 3,504 GT, the vessel is well suited for the relatively short but often challenging inter-island crossings in the mid-Atlantic. The ship plays a critical logistical and social role in supporting island communities that rely on maritime services for commerce, travel, and connectivity.