GRAND BENELUX (IMO 9227900)
GRAND BENELUX is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2001 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,594 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 37,752, and a length overall of 177 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. No classification society or IACS membership is currently listed in the provided data. The vessel has been observed operating within the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 February 2025.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 247039400
- Call sign: IBTB
- Gross tonnage: 37752
- Deadweight: 12594 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 31.1 m
- Home port: PALERMO -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/07/2020, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/02/2025
- Registered owner: ACL SHIP OWNERS 2005 AB (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- ISM manager: GRIMALDI EUROMED SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 43°26.9′N · 010°11.3′E · Speed 15.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 01:48 UTC
- Destination: Koper (SI KOP) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 00:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND BENELUX?
GRAND BENELUX is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2001 and is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the dimensions of GRAND BENELUX?
The vessel has a length overall of 177 metres and a beam of 31.1 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 37,752.
What is the engine power of this vessel?
The main engine is rated at 11,060 kW. This power output supports its operations as a specialized vehicle carrier.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 February 2025. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 July 2020.
Where has GRAND BENELUX been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Italian flag and is registered to the home port of Palermo.
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