LUCIO COSTA

LUCIO COSTA (IMO: 9596856) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 387 feets and a beam of 66 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710029860
• IMO: 9596856
• Call Sign: PPBB
• Flag: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 65,318 GT
• Deadweight: 8,165 DWT
• Length Overall: 246 m
• Beam: 32 m
• Draft: 7.4 m
• Decks: 14

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel-Electric
• Propulsion: Azipod propulsion system
• Speed (Service): 18 knots
• Speed (Max): 20 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: STX France (formerly Chantiers de l'Atlantique)
• Shipyard Location: Saint-Nazaire, France
• Year Built: 2012
• Hull Number: K34

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Companhia Brasileira de Cruzeiros (CBC)
• Operator: CVC / Itajaí-based operations under Costa Cruzeiros / MSC arrangements
• Country: Brazil

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South American coastal waters
• Homeport: Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
• Trade Route: Brazilian coast, including ports such as Rio de Janeiro, Ilhéus, Salvador, Búzios, and Ilha Grande
• Season: Year-round South American cruise itineraries

Vessel Description

The Lucio Costa is a mid-sized cruise vessel operating primarily within Brazilian coastal waters, catering to the South American cruise market. Named after the renowned Brazilian urban planner and architect Lúcio Costa, the vessel represents a flagship asset in Brazilian domestic cruising. She was purpose-built for the South American market and operates itineraries along the scenic Brazilian coastline, offering both short and extended cruise packages. The vessel features passenger amenities including multiple dining venues, entertainment facilities, and recreational areas across her multiple decks, designed to accommodate the preferences of the Brazilian leisure travel market.