WASSIT

WASSIT (IMO: 9278179) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Qatar flag. It has an overall length of 125 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 466001000
• IMO: 9278179
• Call Sign: A7MJ
• Flag: Qatar
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Status: In Service

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 6,261 GT
• Deadweight: 700 DWT
• Length Overall: 105.0 m
• Beam: 17.5 m
• Draft: 3.8 m
• Year Built: 2004

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Speed (Service): 15 knots
• Speed (Maximum): 17 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Fincantieri – Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A.
• Build Location: Italy
• Year Delivered: 2004

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Qatar Emiri Naval Forces / State of Qatar
• Operator: Qatar Armed Forces

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf)
• Home Port: Doha, Qatar
• Trading Area: Regional Gulf waters, Qatar territorial and adjacent waters

Vessel Description

WASSIT is a passenger and support vessel operating under the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces. Built by the renowned Italian shipyard Fincantieri and delivered in 2004, the vessel is configured for VIP and official passenger transport missions in support of Qatari state and naval operations. The vessel operates primarily within the Arabian Gulf, serving Qatar's maritime requirements. As a state-operated vessel registered under the Qatari flag with the MMSI prefix 466 denoting Qatar, WASSIT reflects the naval support fleet maintained by the State of Qatar for both ceremonial and operational purposes.