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ATENATransporte marítimo
Support vessels in the Santos estuary, with the Barra fortress and a cruise ship behind

Solutions between the quay and the ship

Six services for operations at the Port of Santos and across the estuary, with our own fleet and crew.

Tróia I heading towards an anchored ship at sunset
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Marine and port support

Vessels and crew supporting port operations.

We carry teams, materials and supplies to ships alongside and at anchor, and provide operational support to those working in the port channel.

Gladiador I vessel alongside a bulk carrier
02 / 06

Diving support

Support vessels for professional diving teams.

Our cargo and dive support vessels take teams and equipment alongside the ship for work such as hull inspection and hull cleaning.

Clara I passenger vessel at anchor in Santos
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Passenger transport

Crew members, technicians and teams between the quay and the ships.

We take crew members to and from crew changes and carry work teams to ships and waterfront job sites, checking every passenger before each departure.

Pedro Henrique passenger vessel under way in the estuary
04 / 06

Passenger crossings

Crossings within the estuary on passenger vessels.

Passenger vessels carrying life jackets, fire extinguishers and VHF radio on board, as listed in their spec sheets.

Tróia I vessel under way at sea
05 / 06

Cargo transport

Materials, equipment and supplies delivered alongside.

Cargo vessels with open decks to carry materials and equipment to ships, work platforms and points across the estuary.

Poderoso Valentin II vessel showing its cargo deck
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Loading and unloading operations

Materials loaded and discharged with the vessel alongside.

A crew on board handles materials between the vessel and the ship or the quay, with the operation agreed before departure.

How we work

Every departure follows the same plan

Four stages, from the request to the transfer alongside the ship.

  1. 01

    Planning

    Route, tide and schedule agreed with the client before departure.

  2. 02

    Boarding at the quay

    Check of passengers, cargo and safety equipment.

  3. 03

    Navigation

    Passage across the estuary with a licensed crew and an inspected vessel.

  4. 04

    Alongside

    Approach to the ship and transfer at the agreed time.

Get in touch

Need to get people or cargo to a ship?

Tell us what your operation needs and we will arrange the vessel, the schedule and the route.