SAAM CHARRUA

SAAM CHARRUA (IMO: 9457440) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 98 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710001780
• IMO: 9457440
• Call Sign: PP7202
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag: Brazil
• Port of Registry: Brazil

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 493 GT
• Deadweight: 170 DWT
• Length Overall: 36.5 m
• Beam: 12.6 m
• Draft: 5.8 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 70 tonnes
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw azimuth drives

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Estaleiros
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Built: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Owner: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Operator: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Parent Company: SAAM S.A. (Chilean conglomerate)
• Commercial Manager: SAAM Towage Brasil

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Brazilian coastal and port waters
• Operational Area: South America, Brazilian ports including operations in the Ports of Santos, Rio de Janeiro, and other major Brazilian terminals

Vessel Description

SAAM CHARRUA is an azimuth stern drive (ASD) harbor tug operating under the Brazilian flag as part of the SAAM Towage Brasil fleet. The vessel is designed for harbor towage, escort, and ship-handling operations in Brazilian ports. As an ASD tug, she benefits from enhanced maneuverability provided by her azimuthing propulsion units, allowing precise positioning and high bollard pull capability required for assisting large commercial vessels. The vessel forms part of SAAM Towage's broader South American operational network, following the company's acquisition and expansion of towage services throughout Brazilian port facilities.