FRANCA MORTE

FRANCA MORTE (IMO: 9297694) sailing under the Portugal flag.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 263581000
• IMO: 9297694
• Call Sign: CUFE
• Flag State: Portugal
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• AIS Type: Cargo

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 17,018 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 28,323 DWT
• Length Overall: 169.03 m
• Beam: 27.40 m
• Draft: 9.90 m
• Year Built: 2004

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, fixed pitch propeller
• Service Speed: 14.0 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
• Build Location: Fukuyama, Japan
• Year Delivered: 2004

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Portline Transportes Maritimos Internacionais SA
• Manager: Portline Transportes Maritimos Internacionais SA
• Country: Portugal

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Status: Broadcasts via AIS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, European waters
• Trade Route: International tramping, bulk cargo routes connecting European, African and South American ports

Vessel Description

The vessel is a standard Handymax bulk carrier constructed at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan and delivered in 2004. Registered under the Portuguese flag and operated by Portline, she is engaged in international bulk cargo trades. As a Handymax type, the vessel is suited for a wide range of dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, and minerals, offering operational flexibility across multiple port sizes due to her moderate dimensions. She operates under Portuguese maritime registry and maintains compliance with SOLAS and MARPOL international maritime conventions.