SAAM CETUS

SAAM CETUS (IMO: 9555814) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 105 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710006902
• IMO Number: 9555814
• Call Sign: PP8727
• Vessel Type: Offshore Tug / Supply Vessel
• Flag State: Brazil
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 494 GT
• Deadweight: 800 DWT
• Length Overall: 40.2 m
• Beam: 13.0 m
• Draft: 5.5 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric / Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes
• Drive Type: Twin Azimuth Thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Estaleiros
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Built: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Owner: SAAM SMIT Towage Brasil
• Operator: SAAM SMIT Towage Brasil
• Commercial Manager: SAAM S.A.

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Fitted
• Navigation Systems: GPS, Radar, ECDIS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South America
• Country: Brazil
• Typical Operating Area: Brazilian coastal ports and offshore terminals, including Port of Santos and associated Brazilian port approaches

Vessel Description

SAAM CETUS is an ASD (Azimuth Stern Drive) harbor and offshore tug operating under the SAAM SMIT Towage Brasil fleet. Built at Wilson Sons Estaleiros in Brazil in 2011, the vessel is designed for harbor towage, escort duties, and offshore support operations along the Brazilian coast. As an ASD tug, she benefits from enhanced maneuverability through twin azimuth thrusters, making her well suited for ship-handling in confined port environments and offshore terminal operations. The vessel operates under Brazilian flag and is registered with the IMO under number 9555814.