ULYSSE

ULYSSE (IMO: 9142459) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Tunisia flag. It has an overall length of 531 feets and a beam of 85 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 672248000
• IMO: 9142459
• Call Sign: TSMU
• Flag State: Tunisia
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 22,365 GT
• Net Tonnage: 8,532 NT
• Deadweight: 4,500 DWT
• Length Overall: 166.9 m
• Beam: 25.6 m
• Draft: 6.1 m
• Year Built: 1997

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: 4
• Propulsion Output: 23,520 kW
• Propellers: Twin screw
• Service Speed: 22 knots
• Maximum Speed: 23 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique
• Yard Location: Saint-Nazaire, France
• Year Delivered: 1997

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN)
• Operator: Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN)
• Headquarters: Tunis, Tunisia

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: RADAR, ECDIS, GPS

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Route: Mediterranean Sea
• Key Ports: Tunis (La Goulette), Marseille, Genoa
• Trading Area: Mediterranean Basin, primarily operating between Tunisia and European ports including France and Italy

Vessel Description

ULYSSE is a Ro-Pax (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) vessel operating under the Tunisian flag, owned and operated by Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN), the national shipping company of Tunisia. Built in 1997 at the renowned Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, the vessel is designed to carry both passengers and wheeled cargo simultaneously. She operates scheduled ferry services across the central Mediterranean, connecting the port of La Goulette in Tunis with major European ports including Marseille and Genoa. As one of CTN's key vessels, ULYSSE plays an important role in passenger transport and freight movement between North Africa and Southern Europe, accommodating passengers in cabin and seating configurations alongside extensive vehicle and cargo deck capacity.