SALAM8

SALAM8 (IMO: 9429405) sailing under the Egypt flag.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 622123257
• IMO: 9429405
• Call Sign: 6AFM
• Flag State: Egypt
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 35,594 GT
• Deadweight: 5,490 DWT
• Length Overall: 175.0 m
• Beam: 25.6 m
• Draught: 6.1 m
• Year Built: 2008

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Speed: 18.0 knots (service speed)

Shipyard

• Builder: Cantieri Navali Visentini
• Country: Italy
• Year Delivered: 2008

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Arab Bridge Maritime Company
• Operator: Arab Bridge Maritime Company
• Country of Domicile: Egypt/Jordan

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba
• Ports of Operation: Nuweiba (Egypt) and Aqaba (Jordan)
• Trading Area: Regional international ferry service connecting Egypt and Jordan

Vessel Description

SALAM 8 is a passenger and ro-ro ferry vessel operating in the Red Sea region, primarily serving the Nuweiba–Aqaba route across the Gulf of Aqaba. The vessel is operated by Arab Bridge Maritime Company, a joint venture established between Egypt and Jordan to facilitate passenger and cargo transport between the two countries. Built in Italy by Cantieri Navali Visentini in 2008, the vessel is capable of carrying both passengers and rolling cargo, making it a critical transport link for civilian travelers and commercial freight between Egypt and Jordan. The route serves significant numbers of passengers including pilgrims traveling to and from Saudi Arabia.