GRANDE ITALIA (IMO 9227912)
GRANDE ITALIA 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 and a gross tonnage of 37,753. This vessel is configured for the transport of automotive units and related cargo. The vessel operates with a classification notation of + AUT-UMS INWATERSURVEY MON-SHAFT PMS + SYS-NEQ-1. Recent geographic observations include the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 247039300
- Call sign: IBTF
- Gross tonnage: 37753
- Deadweight: 12594 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 31.1 m
- Home port: PALERMO - 084
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/06/2003, Other (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/06/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI EUROMED SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 14°21.6′N · 120°15.1′E · Speed 17.2 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 18:47 UTC
- Destination: Batangas/Luzon (PH BTG) · ETA 8 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE ITALIA?
GRANDE ITALIA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for GRANDE ITALIA?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 11,060 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a specialized vehicle carrier.
What is the dimension profile of the vessel?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 31.1 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 37,753 and a deadweight tonnage of 12,594 metric tonnes.
How has the vessel performed in port-state inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 June 2003.
Where has GRANDE ITALIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe. It has also been recorded in the East Asia region.
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