GRANDE NIGERIA (IMO 9246580)
GRANDE NIGERIA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2003 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,169 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 57,000, and a length overall of 214 metres. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the East Coast of South America. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 247082500
- Call sign: IBRF
- Gross tonnage: 57000
- Deadweight: 26169 t
- Length overall: 214 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: PALERMO - 103
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/02/2018, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/09/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI DEEP SEA SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 40°45.1′N · 009°50.1′W · Speed 14.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 23:03 UTC
- Destination: Bristol (GB BRS) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE NIGERIA?
GRANDE NIGERIA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of GRANDE NIGERIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 214 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 57,000.
What is the engine power of this vessel?
The main engine is rated at 18,280 kW. This power output supports its operations as a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2003 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 February 2018.
Where has GRANDE NIGERIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the East Coast of South America. These regions represent its most recent geographic areas of operation.
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