SAAM AZTECA

  • Vessel Type: Other
  • MMSI: 345070038
  • IMO: 9234604
  • Call sign: XCZZ

SAAM AZTECA (IMO: 9234604) sailing under the Mexico flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 30 feets.


SAAM AZTECA position reported at 04/10/2026 20:04:00 UTC:
Latitude: -97.871770, Longitude -97.871770 longitude

Visited ports: Altamira

Vessel Identification

  • MMSI: 345070038
  • IMO: 9234604
  • Call Sign: XCZZ
  • Flag: Mexico
  • Vessel Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Vessel

Specifications

  • Gross Tonnage: 1,453 GT
  • Deadweight: 1,254 DWT
  • Length Overall: 59.9 m
  • Beam: 14.0 m
  • Depth: 6.0 m
  • Draft: 5.2 m

Propulsion

  • Engine Type: Diesel
  • Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
  • Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes

Shipyard

  • Builder: Astilleros Zamakona
  • Country of Build: Spain
  • Year Built: 2001

Owner / Operator

  • Owner: SAAM Smit Towage
  • Operator: SAAM Smit Towage México
  • Commercial Manager: SAAM S.A.

Operating Region

  • Primary Region: Gulf of Mexico
  • Operational Area: Mexican offshore oil and gas fields, primarily servicing PEMEX operations in the Campeche Sound and surrounding offshore installations

Vessel Description

SAAM AZTECA is an offshore anchor handling tug supply vessel operating under the Mexican flag as part of the SAAM Smit Towage fleet. The vessel is primarily engaged in support operations for offshore oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, providing anchor handling, towing, and supply services to fixed and floating offshore platforms. The vessel operates in support of PEMEX offshore infrastructure, which represents a significant portion of Mexico's hydrocarbon production activities. As part of the SAAM Smit Towage fleet, the vessel adheres to international offshore safety and operational standards applicable to vessels working in the energy sector.

Port Type Date
ALTAMIRA Port 4/10/2026