SAN ANDRES

SAN ANDRES (IMO: 8909252) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Ecuador flag. It has an overall length of 256 feets and a beam of 46 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 735057565
• IMO: 8909252
• Call Sign: HC4154
• Flag State: Ecuador
• Vessel Type: Passenger/General Cargo Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,369 GT
• Net Tonnage: 411 NT
• Deadweight: 364 DWT
• Length Overall: 64.3 m
• Beam: 12.1 m
• Draft: 3.4 m
• Year Built: 1991

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: 2
• Propulsion: Twin screw
• Speed: approximately 14 knots service speed

Shipyard

• Build Country: Ecuador
• Year of Construction: 1991

Owner / Operator

• Flag: Ecuador
• Registered Owner: Consejo de Gobierno del Régimen Especial de Galápagos
• Operator: Dirección General de la Marina Mercante y del Litoral (DIGMER)

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Area: Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
• Route: Inter-island service within the Galápagos Archipelago, operating between the main islands including Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, and Isabela
• Trading Area: Coastal/Restricted coastal waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Vessel Description

The San Andres is an Ecuadorian-flagged passenger and general cargo vessel operating within the Galápagos Islands special regime. Built in 1991, the vessel serves a critical logistical and passenger transport role within the protected waters of the Galápagos Archipelago. She supports inter-island connectivity, carrying both residents and cargo between the inhabited islands of the Galápagos. Operating under Ecuadorian maritime authority, the vessel plays an essential role in sustaining island communities within one of the world's most ecologically sensitive marine environments. Her operations are subject to strict environmental regulations enforced by the Galápagos National Park and Ecuadorian maritime authorities due to the UNESCO World Heritage status of the region.