CARANCA

CARANCA (IMO: 9579365) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Chile flag. It has an overall length of 92 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 725000776
• IMO: 9579365
• Call Sign: CA3204
• Flag: Chile
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,347 GT
• Length Overall: 73.9 m
• Beam: 14.2 m
• Draft: 3.5 m

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Conventional shaft propulsion

Shipyard

• Builder: Astilleros Armon, Spain
• Year Built: 2011

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Naviera Austral
• Operator: Naviera Austral
• Country: Chile

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Chilean Patagonia
• Route: Operates along the southern Chilean fjords and channels, including routes connecting Puerto Montt, Chaitén, and other remote communities in the Los Lagos and Aysén regions
• Sea Area: Inland waterways, channels, and fjords of southern Chile

Vessel Description

The vessel operates as a passenger and cargo ferry serving remote coastal communities in southern Chile's Patagonian fjord system. It provides essential transport links to communities with limited road access along the Chilean coast, carrying passengers, vehicles, and general cargo. The route network is critical for regional connectivity in one of the most geographically isolated areas of South America.