TAINO
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 367799380
- IMO: 9721970
- Call sign: WDJ6598
TAINO (IMO: 9721970) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 722 feets and a beam of 105 feets.
TAINO position reported at 06/10/2026 03:57:49 UTC:
Latitude: -81.067503, Longitude -81.067503 longitude
Visited ports: San Juan
TAINO
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | TAINO |
| MMSI | 367799380 |
| IMO Number | 9721970 |
| Call Sign | WDJ6598 |
| Flag State | United States |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Vessel / Ferry |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage | 5,003 GT |
| Length Overall | 91.4 m (300 ft) |
| Beam | 21.6 m (71 ft) |
| Year Built | 2016 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Diesel-Electric |
| Drive System | Azimuth Thrusters (Z-Drive) |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Eastern Shipbuilding Group |
| Build Location | Panama City, Florida, USA |
| Year Delivered | 2016 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ferries del Caribe / Crowley Maritime (operational context) |
| Service Route | Inter-island passenger/vehicle ferry service |
Operating Region
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Primary Region | Caribbean Sea |
| Service Area | Puerto Rico – Dominican Republic corridor |
| Typical Ports | San Juan, Puerto Rico; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Vessel Description
The TAINO is a U.S.-flagged passenger and vehicle ferry constructed by Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Panama City, Florida, and delivered in 2016. The vessel operates primarily in the Caribbean Sea, serving the ferry corridor between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Designed for combined passenger and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo operations, TAINO is capable of accommodating passengers, private vehicles, and commercial trailers. The vessel employs a diesel-electric propulsion system with azimuth (Z-drive) thrusters, providing enhanced maneuverability in port environments without the need for traditional tug assistance.
Built to SOLAS standards and classed for Caribbean inter-island service, TAINO represents a modern approach to short-sea passenger shipping in the Caribbean region.
Data Notice: Some specifications (e.g., detailed passenger capacity, exact engine configuration, and navigation equipment details) were not confirmed from publicly available verified sources and have been omitted per factual data requirements. Users are advised to verify current ownership and operational status through official registries such as the U.S. Coast Guard NVDC or Lloyd's Register.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SAN JUAN | Port | 4/24/2026 |