PUNTA LOYOLA

PUNTA LOYOLA (IMO: 9508988) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Argentina flag. It has an overall length of 551 feets and a beam of 75 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 701006413
• IMO: 9508988
• Call Sign: LW2615
• Flag: Argentina
• Vessel Type: Tug
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 398 GT
• Deadweight: 300 DWT
• Length Overall: 36.5 m
• Beam: 11.8 m
• Draft: 5.2 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 60 tonnes

Shipyard

• Builder: Constructions Navales du Nord et de la Méditerranée (CNIM) / Piriou
• Year Built: 2011
• Country of Build: France

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Compañía Naviera Horamar S.A.
• Operator: Horamar / ULTRAPETROL (Bahamas) Limited group
• Country: Argentina

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Southern Argentina, Patagonian coast
• Notable Operations: Strait of Magellan, Río Gallegos, and Punta Loyola port terminal area
• Sea Area: Southwest Atlantic Ocean

Vessel Description

The vessel is an ASD (Azimuth Stern Drive) harbor and coastal tug designed for port assistance, towing, and escort operations in the challenging Patagonian coastal environment. Operating primarily out of the Punta Loyola terminal in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, the tug supports tanker and bulk carrier operations in one of the most demanding tidal and meteorological regions in South America. The ASD configuration provides exceptional maneuverability and high bollard pull capability, essential for safe vessel handling in strong tidal currents and variable wind conditions characteristic of the Strait of Magellan approaches.