SAAM CHILE

SAAM CHILE (IMO: 9746865) sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710021750
• IMO: 9746865
• Call Sign: PR6435
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag: Brazil
• Port of Registry: Brazil

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 493 GT
• Length Overall: 45.0 m
• Beam: 13.0 m
• Draft: 6.0 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Sterndrive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes
• Engine Configuration: Twin azimuthing thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: VARD (formerly STX)
• Year Built: 2016
• Country of Build: Romania

Owner/Operator

• Owner/Operator: SAAM Towage Brazil
• Parent Company: SAAM S.A. (Chilean multinational port and towage services company)
• Commercial Management: SAAM Towage

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A AIS Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS compliant navigation and communications suite

Operating Region

• Primary Operating Area: Brazilian coastal and port waters
• Service Area: Port towage and escort operations within Brazilian jurisdiction

Vessel Description

SAAM CHILE is an Azimuth Sterndrive (ASD) tug operated by SAAM Towage Brazil, a subsidiary of the Chilean-based SAAM S.A., one of Latin America's leading port services and towage companies. The vessel is deployed in port towage, escort, and ship-handling operations within Brazilian ports. As an ASD tug, the vessel is equipped with twin azimuthing thrusters providing exceptional maneuverability and pulling capacity, making it well suited for berthing and unberthing large commercial vessels. SAAM Towage maintains a significant operational presence across multiple South American ports, and vessels of this class represent a core part of their modern fleet investment strategy in the Brazilian market.