CALAFATE

CALAFATE (IMO: 9476056) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Chile flag. It has an overall length of 105 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 725001049
• IMO: 9476056
• Call Sign: CA4338
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Flag: Chile
• Port of Registry: Punta Arenas, Chile

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 8,027 GT
• Deadweight: 1,272 DWT
• Length Overall: 108.85 m
• Beam: 18.80 m
• Draft: 4.10 m
• Decks: 5
• Passenger Capacity: 396

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel-Electric
• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Thruster / Controllable Pitch Propeller
• Number of Propellers: 2
• Speed (Service): 15 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Navantia (IZAR)
• Yard Location: Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
• Year Built: 2010
• Hull Number: 237

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Navimag Ferries S.A.
• Operator: Navimag Ferries S.A.
• Parent Company: Ultramar Group
• Headquarters: Santiago, Chile

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: Radar, ECDIS, GPS

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Chilean Patagonian channels and fjords
• Key Routes:
  • Puerto Montt – Puerto Natales
  • Strait of Magellan corridor
  • Southern Chilean archipelago waterways

Vessel Description

The vessel is a passenger-cargo ferry purpose-built for operation in the extreme weather and navigational conditions of southern Chilean Patagonia. Designed to serve remote communities and tourism along the Chilean fjords, she operates in some of the world's most challenging maritime environments, including narrow channels, strong currents, and unpredictable weather systems typical of the Magallanes region. Her diesel-electric propulsion and azimuth thrusters provide enhanced maneuverability critical for navigating the confined and technically demanding waterways between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales. The vessel accommodates both passengers and vehicles, serving a dual role as a commercial ferry and expedition-style cruise vessel offering scenic passage through Chilean Patagonia.