GRANDE FRANCIA (IMO 9246592)
GRANDE FRANCIA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2002 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,169 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 57,000. This configuration is typical for Ro-Ro vessels engaged in regional cargo transport. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, West Africa, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 247078800
- Call sign: ICBC
- Gross tonnage: 57000
- Deadweight: 26169 t
- Length overall: 214 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: PALERMO - 100
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI DEEP SEA SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 24°2.7′S · 046°21.5′W · Speed 15.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 11:49 UTC
- Destination: Paranaguá (BR PNG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE FRANCIA?
GRANDE FRANCIA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for GRANDE FRANCIA?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 18,280 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a Ro-Ro cargo vessel.
What is the beam of the GRANDE FRANCIA?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 32.25 metres. This dimension is part of its 57,000 gross tonnage profile.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
Where has GRANDE FRANCIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, West Europe, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent operational geographic areas.
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