PEDRO ALVARES CABRAL

PEDRO ALVARES CABRAL (IMO: 9603219) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 748 feets and a beam of 125 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710000646
• IMO: 9603219
• Call Sign: PPVG
• Flag: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 65,131 GT
• Deadweight: 8,000 DWT
• Length Overall: 251 m
• Beam: 28.8 m
• Draft: 7.8 m
• Decks: 15

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Type: Diesel
• Speed (Service): 21 knots
• Speed (Maximum): 23 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique)
• Shipyard Location: Saint-Nazaire, France
• Year Built: 2012
• Hull Number: B33

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Companhia Brasileira de Navegação (CBN)
• Operator: TRANSPETRO / Grupo CVC / Costa Cruzeiros (Brazil operations)
• Flag State Administration: NORMAN (Brazilian Maritime Authority – DPC)

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: ECDIS, GPS, Radar
• Communication Systems: INMARSAT, VHF/UHF Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South Atlantic Ocean
• Trade Area: Brazilian coastal waters and South American ports
• Port of Registry: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Vessel Description

The Pedro Álvares Cabral is a large cruise and passenger vessel operating under the Brazilian flag, named after the Portuguese navigator credited with the discovery of Brazil in 1500. Built at the renowned STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, the vessel represents one of the larger passenger ships operating under Brazilian registry. The vessel is designed for passenger cruising operations along the Brazilian coast and South American itineraries, offering accommodation and entertainment facilities across multiple passenger decks. Its diesel-electric propulsion system provides efficient power management suited for both coastal and open-ocean operations in the South Atlantic region.