SAAM TAPEBA

SAAM TAPEBA (IMO: 9457361) 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: 710010830
• IMO: 9457361
• Call Sign: PP6258
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag: Brazil
• Port of Registry: Brazil

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 493 GT
• Deadweight: 176 DWT
• Length Overall: 36.5 m
• Beam: 12.2 m
• Draft: 5.8 m
• Year Built: 2010

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 70 tonnes
• Engine Configuration: Twin diesel engines
• Drive Units: Twin azimuthing thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Estaleiros
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Delivered: 2010

Owner/Operator

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

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Brazilian coastal and port waters
• Operating Area: South America, Brazil
• Port Operations: Active in Brazilian port towage and escort operations

Vessel Description

SAAM TAPEBA is a Brazilian-flagged azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug operated by SAAM Smit Towage Brasil, a joint venture with strong presence in South American port towage services. The vessel is designed for harbor towage, escort duties, and ship-handling operations within Brazilian ports. As an ASD tug, she offers high maneuverability and significant bollard pull capacity, making her well suited for assisting large vessels during berthing and unberthing operations. The name Tapeba references an indigenous Brazilian people, consistent with SAAM Smit Towage Brasil's practice of naming vessels after indigenous Brazilian communities.