SUPERFERRY EXPRESS

SUPERFERRY EXPRESS (IMO: 9579690) is a Passenger vessel sailing under the Uruguay flag. It has an overall length of 207 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 770576400
• IMO: 9579690
• Call Sign: CXZW9
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship (Ferry)
• Flag State: Uruguay

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 12,915 GT
• Deadweight: 3,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 154.4 m
• Beam: 24.0 m
• Draft: 5.3 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Number of Engines: 4
• Engine Output: Approximately 28,800 kW total
• Speed: 28 knots (service speed)
• Propellers: Twin controllable pitch propellers

Shipyard

• Builder: Fincantieri
• Country: Italy
• Year Built: 2011

Owner/Operator

• Operator: Buquebus
• Country of Operation: South America (Argentina/Uruguay)

Navigation/Communications Equipment

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

Operating Region

• Primary Route: Río de la Plata crossing between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay
• Trade Area: Coastal/Inland waters, South America

Vessel Description

The vessel is a high-speed passenger and Ro-Ro ferry operating in the Río de la Plata estuary between Argentina and Uruguay under the Buquebus fleet. Built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in 2011, the vessel is designed for fast passenger crossings combined with vehicle and cargo transport capacity. Its high service speed of approximately 28 knots allows for efficient short-sea crossings between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, making it a key asset in the regional ferry sector. The vessel operates under Uruguayan flag registration and is equipped with standard GMDSS and AIS systems required for its passenger ferry classification.