SAAM TUXA
- Vessel Type: Towing/Tug
- MMSI: 710003690
- IMO: 9449089
- Call sign: PS9430
SAAM TUXA (IMO: 9449089) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 33 feets.
SAAM TUXA position reported at 05/07/2026 19:35:54 UTC:
Latitude: -40.336257, Longitude -40.336257 longitude
Visited ports: Tubarao, Vitoria
Vessel Identification
- MMSI: 710003690
- IMO: 9449089
- Call Sign: PS9430
- Vessel Type: Tug
- Flag: Brazil
- Port of Registry: Brazil
Specifications
- Gross Tonnage: 493 GT
- Deadweight: 300 DWT
- Length Overall: 36.5 m
- Beam: 11.6 m
- Draft: 5.5 m
Propulsion
- Propulsion Type: Azimuth Sterndrive (ASD)
- Bollard Pull: approximately 70 tonnes
- Drive Type: Twin azimuthing thrusters
Shipyard
- Builder: Estaleiro Detroit
- Country of Build: Brazil
- Year Built: 2009
Owner / Operator
- Owner: SAAM Smit Towage Brasil
- Operator: SAAM Smit Towage Brasil
- Commercial Manager: SAAM S.A.
- Headquarters: Santiago, Chile
Operating Region
- Primary Region: Brazilian coastal and port waters
- Known Ports of Operation: Brazilian southeastern ports, including operations within the Port of Santos and surrounding terminals
Vessel Description
The vessel is an ASD (Azimuth Sterndrive) harbor and coastal tug operating under the SAAM Smit Towage Brasil fleet. Built in Brazil in 2009, it is designed for ship-handling, escort, and harbor towage operations. As an ASD tug, it benefits from omnidirectional thrust capability provided by twin azimuthing propulsion units, offering high maneuverability in confined port environments. The vessel operates primarily within Brazilian port jurisdictions, supporting berthing and unberthing operations for commercial vessels. SAAM Smit Towage Brasil, a joint venture between SAAM S.A. and the former Smit Towage, maintains a significant operational presence across major Brazilian port complexes.