JOAO CANDIDO

JOAO CANDIDO (IMO: 9453315) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 899 feets and a beam of 157 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710234000
• IMO: 9453315
• Call Sign: PPLW
• Flag State: Brazil
• Vessel Type: Training Ship
• AIS Type: 60 – Passenger Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 3,422 GT
• Deadweight: 700 DWT
• Length Overall: 103.4 m
• Beam: 14.4 m
• Draft: 4.0 m
• Year Built: 2010

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel-Electric
• Propulsion: Twin screw
• Service Speed: 12 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Wilson Sons Shipyard
• Build Location: Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil
• Delivered: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil)
• Operator: Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil)
• Home Port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Fitted
• Navigation Aids: Radar, GNSS, Echo Sounder

Operating Region

• Primary Region: South Atlantic Ocean
• Operational Area: Brazilian coastal and offshore waters, international port visits across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and beyond as part of goodwill and training voyages

Vessel Description

The Joao Candido is a sail-assisted training ship operated by the Brazilian Navy, serving as the primary platform for the professional formation of naval cadets and officers. Named after João Cândido Felisberto, a historic figure in Brazilian naval history known as the "Black Admiral," the vessel carries significant cultural and symbolic importance to Brazil. The ship is equipped with both sail and mechanical propulsion systems, reflecting the traditional values of seamanship combined with modern naval training requirements. As a goodwill ambassador vessel, she regularly participates in international tall ship events and port visits, representing Brazil on the world stage while providing hands-on maritime training for the next generation of Brazilian naval officers.