URANUS

URANUS (IMO: 9541801) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710004470
• IMO Number: 9541801
• Call Sign: PP8393
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• Flag State: Brazil
• AIS Type: Cargo

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 38,772 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 76,596 DWT
• Length Overall: 225 meters
• Beam: 32 meters
• Draft: 14.4 meters
• Year Built: 2011

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W diesel main engine
• Propulsion: Single screw, fixed pitch propeller
• Service Speed: approximately 14 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries
• Country of Build: China
• Year Delivered: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Flag: Brazil
• Registered Owner: Vale S.A.
• Operator: Vale S.A.
• Home Port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Status: Reported via AIS transponder

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Route: International bulk cargo operations
• Typical Routes: South America, Asia-Pacific, and Atlantic trade lanes
• Primary Cargo: Iron ore and dry bulk commodities

Vessel Description

URANUS is a Handymax/Ultramax class bulk carrier operating under the Brazilian flag and registered to Vale S.A., one of the world's largest iron ore producers and bulk shipping operators. Built in 2011 at Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries in China, the vessel is designed for the efficient transport of dry bulk commodities, primarily iron ore, on international trade routes. As part of Vale's fleet, the vessel predominantly operates on routes connecting Brazilian ports such as Tubarão and Ponta da Madeira with Asian and European discharge ports. The vessel is equipped with Class A AIS and GMDSS-compliant communications systems consistent with international maritime regulatory requirements under SOLAS.