SAAM CANIS

SAAM CANIS (IMO: 9869760) 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: 710033280
• IMO: 9869760
• Call Sign: PU4565
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag State: Brazil
• AIS Type: 31 (Towing)

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 499 GT
• Length Overall: 36.5 m
• Beam: 13.0 m
• Draft: 6.2 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes
• Engine Configuration: Twin diesel engines
• Propellers: Twin azimuthing thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: INACE Estaleiros
• Country of Build: Brazil
• Year Built: 2020

Owner/Operator

• Owner: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Operator: SAAM Towage Brasil
• Parent Company: SAAM S.A. (Chilean multinational)
• Management: SAAM Towage Brasil Ltda

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Brazilian coastal and port waters
• Port Operations: Brazilian port terminals
• Country: Brazil

Vessel Description

SAAM CANIS is an azimuth stern drive (ASD) harbor tug operating under the Brazilian flag as part of the SAAM Towage Brasil fleet. The vessel is engaged in port towage, escort, and berthing assistance operations within Brazilian ports. As part of SAAM Towage's Latin American network, the vessel supports ship handling operations for commercial vessels calling at Brazilian terminals. The tug reflects SAAM Towage's operational expansion within the Brazilian market following the company's acquisition of towage assets in the region. The name follows the fleet's celestial/astronomical naming convention, with Canis referencing the constellation family.