SAAM ARARA

SAAM ARARA (IMO: 9828560) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710003342
• IMO: 9828560
• Call Sign: PU3795
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag: Brazil
• Gross Tonnage: 495 GT

Specifications

• Length Overall: 40.4 m
• Beam: 13.2 m
• Depth: 6.5 m
• Gross Tonnage: 495 GT
• Net Tonnage: 148 NT

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes
• Drive Type: Z-drive / Voith configuration

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Shipyard
• Build Year: 2019
• Country of Build: Brazil

Owner / Operator

• Owner: SAAM Smit Towage Brasil
• Operator: SAAM Smit Towage Brasil
• Commercial Manager: SAAM S.A.
• Home Port: Brazil

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South America
• Country: Brazil
• Operational Waters: Brazilian coastal ports and terminal approaches, including port towage and escort operations within Brazilian jurisdiction

Vessel Description

The vessel is an ASD tug operating within the Brazilian port towage sector under the SAAM Smit Towage Brasil fleet. Built at Wilson Sons Shipyard, the vessel is part of a series of modern azimuth stern drive tugs designed for ship-handling, escort, and terminal towage operations. SAAM Smit Towage Brasil is a joint venture between Chilean conglomerate SAAM S.A. and Boskalis/SMIT, providing towage services across major Brazilian ports. The tug is designed to deliver high bollard pull performance while maintaining maneuverability in confined port environments.