REGULUS

REGULUS (IMO: 9541734) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 95 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710005320
• IMO: 9541734
• Call Sign: PP8844
• Flag: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• Status: Active

Specifications

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

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Speed: 14.5 knots (cruising)

Shipyard

• Builder: Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
• Country: China
• Year Delivered: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Vale S.A.
• Operator: Vale International S.A.
• Country of Ownership: Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Type: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South Atlantic Ocean
• Trade Routes: Brazil to international ports, primarily iron ore export routes including routes to Asia and Europe
• Port of Registry: Brazil

Vessel Description

REGULUS is a Handymax/Ultramax class bulk carrier operating under the Brazilian flag and associated with Vale S.A., one of the world's largest iron ore producers. The vessel is primarily engaged in the transportation of dry bulk commodities, most notably iron ore from Brazilian ports. Built in 2011 at a Chinese shipyard, the vessel reflects the expansion of Vale's owned and operated fleet during that period as part of the company's strategy to control shipping costs and logistics for its bulk export operations.