ESMERALDA

ESMERALDA (IMO: 8642799) is a Military vessel sailing under the Chile flag. It has an overall length of 371 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 725019006
• IMO: 8642799
• Call Sign: CCES
• Flag: Chile
• Vessel Type: Training Ship
• AIS Type: 60 – Passenger Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 3,673 GT
• Displacement: 3,754 tons
• Length Overall: 113.6 m (372.7 ft)
• Beam: 13.1 m (43 ft)
• Draft: 6.4 m (21 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Decks: 4

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Sail and Motor (Barque-rigged)
• Engine: Caterpillar diesel auxiliary engines
• Masts: 4
• Sail Area: Approximately 2,590 m²
• Speed (Cruising): Approximately 11 knots
• Speed (Maximum Under Sail): Up to 14 knots

Shipyard

• Shipyard: ASMAR (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada)
• Country of Build: Chile
• Year Built: 1954
• Keel Laid: 1953
• Delivered: 1954

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Chilean Navy (Armada de Chile)
• Operator: Chilean Navy (Armada de Chile)
• Home Port: Valparaíso, Chile

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS: Class A Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GPS, Radar
• Communications: VHF/MF/HF Radio systems

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Southeast Pacific Ocean
• Secondary Regions: International waters – Atlantic Ocean, worldwide goodwill and training voyages
• Home Waters: Chilean territorial waters, Valparaíso base

Vessel Description

The vessel is a four-masted steel-hulled barque operated by the Chilean Navy and serves as the official sail training ship of Chile. She is one of the oldest and most distinguished tall ships still in active service in South America. Originally constructed at the ASMAR shipyard in Valparaíso, she has participated in numerous international tall ship regattas and goodwill voyages across the globe, serving as a floating ambassador for Chile. The vessel carries naval cadets and officer trainees as part of their seamanship and leadership development curriculum. She is powered by both sail and auxiliary diesel engines, allowing operations in varying wind and sea conditions. With a complement of approximately 300 officers, crew, and cadets, she represents a significant element of Chilean naval heritage and tradition.