SEBASTIAO CABOTO

SEBASTIAO CABOTO (IMO: 9602875) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 748 feets and a beam of 121 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710000596
• IMO: 9602875
• Call Sign: PPOK
• Flag: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,863 GT
• Deadweight: 800 DWT
• Length Overall: 70.1 m
• Beam: 15.5 m
• Draft: 4.5 m
• Year Built: 2012

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster (Dynamic Positioning)
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 Class

Shipyard

• Builder: Detroit Brasil Ltda
• Country of Build: Brazil

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Petrobras (Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.)
• Operator: Petrobras
• Home Port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Status: Engaged in fishing/survey operations

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South Atlantic Ocean
• Operational Area: Brazilian Continental Shelf and offshore Brazilian waters, primarily supporting Petrobras offshore exploration and production activities

Vessel Description

The vessel operates as a support and research platform for Petrobras offshore operations along the Brazilian coast. Configured for survey and specialized offshore support duties, the vessel is equipped with dynamic positioning capability (DP2), allowing it to maintain precise station-keeping without anchoring, which is essential for deepwater research and subsea survey operations. Its diesel-electric propulsion system provides operational efficiency and maneuverability suited to the demanding conditions of the South Atlantic. The vessel sails under the Brazilian flag and is registered in Rio de Janeiro, consistent with Petrobras fleet management operations.