ATLANTIC III

ATLANTIC III (IMO: 9001540) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Uruguay flag. It has an overall length of 243 feets and a beam of 85 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 770576009
• IMO Number: 9001540
• Call Sign: CXXL
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
• Flag State: Portugal
• Official Number: 9001540

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 26,904 GT
• Deadweight: 5,400 DWT
• Length Overall: 164.7 m
• Beam: 24.0 m
• Draft: 5.9 m
• Year Built: 1993

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: 4
• Power Output: 23,520 kW
• Speed: 19.5 knots (service)
• Propulsion Type: Twin screw

Shipyard

• Builder: Fosen Mek Verksteder
• Country of Build: Norway
• Year Delivered: 1993

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Atlanticoline
• Operator: Atlanticoline
• Country: Portugal

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted
• GMDSS: Equipped

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Atlantic
• Trade Area: Azores Archipelago inter-island service and mainland Portugal connections
• Port of Registry: Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

Vessel Description

The vessel operates as a passenger and ro-ro cargo ferry serving the Azores archipelago under the flag of Portugal. Operated by Atlanticoline, the ship provides critical inter-island transportation services across the Azores island group, linking islands including São Miguel, Terceira, Faial, Pico, and São Jorge, among others. The vessel accommodates both passengers and wheeled cargo, making it an essential logistical link for the communities of the Azores. Built in Norway in 1993, the ship reflects a Scandinavian ferry design philosophy suited for open ocean and exposed coastal operations, capable of handling the challenging North Atlantic sea conditions typical of the Azores region.