Built as a ferry under yard No 158 by the yard of Sao Jacinto, Aveiro for the Government of the Azores.
11 December 1985 launched as the CRUZEIRO DO CANAL.
Tonnage 226.3 grt, dim. 32.68 x 8.21 x 2.75m.
Powered by two Cummins KTA 19-M diesel engines, 522 kW, speed 13 knots.
Accommodation for 208 passengers. Can also take two stretcher patients.
1986 Completed.
July 1987 commenced operation in the waters around the Azores.
January 1988 managed by Transmacor at Horta in the Azores.
Used in the service between Horta and Magdalena.
2009 In service, same name and owners, IMO No 8419922.
Azores 1991 80e sg524, scott403.
Source: Marine News 1986/549. http://www.equasis.org http://www.transmacor.pt/site_actual/in ... ota/ci.php