MilitaryFaroleiro Mario Seixas
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The Faroleiro Mario Seixas (H-26) is a lighthouse tender operated by the Brazilian Navy. Its primary mission is the maintenance and signaling of navigational aids, including buoys and lighthouses, along the Brazilian coast. It plays a crucial role in ensuring maritime safety in its assigned jurisdiction.
Specifications
| Type | Other |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Estaleiro Corena (Metalurgia e Construções Navais S/A) |
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Status | In service |
| Displacement | 234 |
| Length | 31.2 |
| Crew | 17 |
| Speed | 9.5 |
| Range | 2400 |
History
Originally constructed as a commercial fishing vessel named Mestre Jerônimo, the ship was acquired by the Brazilian Navy in September 1983. It underwent conversion into a lighthouse tender at the Rio de Janeiro Navy Yard and was commissioned into active service on January 31, 1984. Named after a dedicated Brazilian lighthouse keeper, the vessel remains active under the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | confirmed |
