ROMULO ALMEIDA

ROMULO ALMEIDA (IMO: 9489912) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 597 feets and a beam of 105 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710012450
• IMO: 9489912
• Call Sign: PPIH
• Flag: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• Status: Active

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 38,941 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 76,596 DWT
• Length Overall: 225 meters
• Beam: 32.26 meters
• Draft: 14.4 meters
• Year Built: 2011

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, diesel direct drive
• Speed: 14.5 knots (service)

Shipyard

• Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
• Country: Japan
• Year Delivered: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Companhia de Navegação Norsul
• Operator: Norsul (Companhia de Navegação Norsul)
• Country: Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Systems: RADAR, ECDIS, GPS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South Atlantic Ocean
• Trade Routes: Brazilian coastal trade and international bulk cargo routes, including South America, Atlantic crossings, and port calls along the Brazilian coast

Vessel Description

The vessel is a Handymax bulk carrier operating under the Brazilian flag, managed and owned by Companhia de Navegação Norsul, one of Brazil's most established shipping companies. Built at Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan in 2011, the vessel is designed for efficient transport of dry bulk commodities including grain, iron ore, coal, and other bulk cargoes. With a deadweight of approximately 76,596 tonnes, it is well suited for both coastal Brazilian operations and transoceanic voyages. The vessel reflects Norsul's fleet modernization efforts and commitment to maintaining a competitive presence in the South Atlantic bulk shipping sector.