BARU ANTARES

BARU ANTARES (IMO: 9659543) is a Sailing vessel sailing under the Brazil flag.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710025480
• IMO: 9659543
• Call Sign: PPCX4
• Flag: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Vessel
• AIS Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,999 GT
• Deadweight: 3,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 76.8 m
• Beam: 16.8 m
• Draft: 6.0 m
• Year Built: 2013

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Azimuth Thrusters: 2 × Stern Azimuth Thrusters
• Bow Thrusters: 2 × Bow Tunnel Thrusters
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2

Shipyard

• Builder: Detroit Brasil Ltda
• Build Country: Brazil

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Bravante Navegação
• Operator: Bravante Navegação
• Country: Brazil

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South America, offshore Brazil
• Operational Area: Santos Basin and Campos Basin, Brazilian Continental Shelf, supporting offshore oil and gas operations predominantly for Petrobras contracts

Vessel Description

BARU ANTARES is a Brazilian-flagged Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) operating in the offshore oil and gas sector along the Brazilian continental shelf. Designed to support drilling and production platforms, the vessel is equipped with dynamic positioning class 2 capability, enabling precise station-keeping during cargo transfer operations in open sea conditions. The vessel operates primarily within the Santos and Campos Basins, which represent the core deepwater and pre-salt exploration zones of Brazil. As part of the Bravante fleet, she is engaged in supply runs delivering deck cargo, liquid mud, dry bulk, fuel, and potable water to offshore installations. Her diesel-electric propulsion configuration provides enhanced fuel efficiency and maneuverability suited to the demanding offshore supply environment.