PUNTA DIAMANTE

PUNTA DIAMANTE (IMO: 9646235) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Uruguay flag. It has an overall length of 75 feets and a beam of 30 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 770576283
• IMO: 9646235
• Call Sign: CXAI
• Flag: Uruguay
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 4,077 GT
• Deadweight: 600 DWT
• Length Overall: 88.6 m
• Beam: 15.5 m
• Draft: 3.2 m
• Decks: 4

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Engine Type: Twin screw
• Speed: 14 knots (service)
• Maximum Speed: 16 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Rodriquez Cantieri Navali
• Country of Build: Italy
• Year Built: 2013
• Hull Number: 9646235

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Buquebus
• Operator: Buquebus
• Country: Uruguay
• Home Port: Montevideo, Uruguay

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• Navigation Systems: GPS, GMDSS
• Communication: VHF Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Río de la Plata estuary
• Ports of Call: Montevideo, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Operational Area: South Atlantic, inland waterways and estuarial waters of the Río de la Plata

Vessel Description

Punta Diamante is a passenger ferry operated by Buquebus, one of South America's principal ferry operators serving the Río de la Plata crossing between Uruguay and Argentina. The vessel is purpose-built for short to medium-range passenger service in the estuarial environment of the Río de la Plata, accommodating passengers traveling between Montevideo and Buenos Aires. The vessel operates within a high-frequency scheduled service corridor, reflecting the significant commuter and tourist demand between the two capital cities. As a Uruguayan-flagged vessel, she is registered under the maritime authority of Uruguay and complies with applicable SOLAS and IMO passenger vessel regulations.