SAAM ALTAIR

SAAM ALTAIR (IMO: 9718272) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 105 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710018470
• IMO: 9718272
• Call Sign: PPLE
• Vessel Type: Offshore Tug / Supply Vessel
• Flag State: Brazil
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 495 GT
• Length Overall: 45.0 m
• Beam: 14.0 m
• Draft: 6.0 m
• Deadweight: 450 DWT
• Hull Type: Steel, Single Hull

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Engine Configuration: Twin Azimuth Thrusters
• Bollard Pull: 80+ tonnes
• Drive System: Diesel Electric / Diesel Mechanical

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Estaleiros
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Built: 2015

Owner / Operator

• Owner: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Operator: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Commercial Manager: SAAM S.A.
• Country of Operation: Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS compliant equipment
• Radio Equipment: VHF Marine Radio
• Satellite Communications: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South America
• Country: Brazil
• Operational Ports: Brazilian coastal and port terminals, including Port of Santos and Port of Itajaí
• Service Area: Offshore support and harbor towage operations along the Brazilian coast

Vessel Description

SAAM Altair is an Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) harbor and offshore tug operating under the flag of Brazil as part of the SAAM Towage Brasil fleet. The vessel is designed for high-performance harbor towage, escort duties, and offshore support operations. Built by Wilson Sons Estaleiros in Brazil, she reflects the regionalized shipbuilding strategy employed by SAAM Towage to support expanding Brazilian port and offshore energy sector operations. Her twin azimuth thruster configuration provides exceptional maneuverability, making her well suited for assisting large commercial vessels, tankers, and offshore platforms within Brazilian port approaches and coastal waters. SAAM Towage Brasil, a subsidiary of the Chilean conglomerate SAAM S.A., operates one of the largest towage fleets in Latin America, and SAAM Altair forms part of that operational capacity along the Brazilian seaboard.