VIVEKANAND 3

VIVEKANAND 3 (IMO: 9776834) sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 230 feets and a beam of 203 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 355312000
• IMO Number: 9776834
• Call Sign: HPHJ
• Flag State: Panama
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Status: In Service

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 3,525 GT
• Length Overall: 91.5 m
• Beam: 16.5 m
• Draft: 3.2 m
• Deadweight: 500 DWT
• Year Built: 2016

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Mechanical
• Engine Configuration: Twin Screw
• Service Speed: 12 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
• Build Year: 2016
• Country of Build: India

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
• Operator: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
• Country: India

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Fitted
• VHF Radio: Fitted
• Radar: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Indian Subcontinent
• Operating Waters: Inland waterways and coastal waters of India, primarily operating on the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system and northeastern Indian river routes

Vessel Description

VIVEKANAND 3 is a passenger vessel built at Cochin Shipyard Limited and operated by the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The vessel was purpose-built for passenger transport services on India's inland waterway network, particularly serving routes in northeastern India. Named in honor of Swami Vivekananda, the vessel forms part of IWAI's fleet dedicated to improving connectivity and passenger ferry services along India's major river systems. The vessel is registered under the Panama flag and is equipped to carry passengers on scheduled and charter services across designated inland waterway routes.