PIO GRANDE

PIO GRANDE (IMO: 9647863) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 584 feets and a beam of 92 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710011840
• IMO: 9647863
• Call Sign: PQ6696
• Flag State: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 1,289 GT
• Length Overall: 64.8 m
• Beam: 14.0 m
• Draft: 2.4 m
• Decks: 3

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: 2
• Drive Type: Twin Screw

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Estaleiros
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Built: 2013

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Companhia de Navegação do São Francisco (FRANAVE)
• Country: Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Inland waterways of Brazil
• Specific Route: São Francisco River, operating between Pirapora (Minas Gerais) and Piranhas (Alagoas)
• Navigation Area: Inland Waters

Vessel Description

PIO GRANDE is a Brazilian passenger river vessel operated by FRANAVE on the São Francisco River. Built in 2013 by Wilson Sons Estaleiros in Brazil, the vessel serves communities along one of Brazil's most historically significant river systems. The São Francisco River route traverses multiple Brazilian states, providing passenger transport and connectivity to riverine communities in a region where road infrastructure can be limited. The vessel is configured for passenger operations in sheltered inland waterway conditions, reflecting the specific navigational demands of the São Francisco River basin.