SAAM ARUA

SAAM ARUA (IMO: 9806378) sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 82 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710002542
• IMO Number: 9806378
• Call Sign: PU2251
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag State: Brazil
• AIS Vessel Type: 21 (Towing)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 494 GT
• Length Overall: 36.6 m
• Beam: 12.4 m
• Draught: 5.8 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes
• Drive Configuration: Twin azimuthing thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: Detroit Brasil Ltda
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Built: 2018

Owner / Operator

• Owner: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Operator: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Parent Company: SAAM S.A. (Chile)

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Brazilian coastal and port waters
• Known Ports of Operation: Port of Santos and surrounding Brazilian port terminals

Vessel Description

SAAM ARUA is an azimuth stern drive (ASD) harbor and coastal tug operating under the flag of Brazil and managed by SAAM Towage Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of the Chilean conglomerate SAAM S.A. Built in Brazil in 2018, the vessel is designed for ship-handling, escort, and towing operations within Brazilian port environments. As an ASD tug, she benefits from enhanced maneuverability provided by her twin azimuthing thruster configuration, making her well suited for berthing and unberthing of large commercial and tanker vessels. SAAM Towage Brasil maintains a significant operational presence in key Brazilian ports, and SAAM ARUA forms part of this strategically positioned fleet serving the South American maritime sector.