GRANDE SAN PAOLO (IMO 9253208)
GRANDE SAN PAOLO 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 and a gross tonnage of 57,000. This configuration is typical for Ro-Ro vessels engaged in regional or short-sea 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 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 247091500
- Call sign: IBNO
- Gross tonnage: 57000
- Deadweight: 26169 t
- Length overall: 214 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: PALERMO - 123
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/10/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI DEEP SEA SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 22°32.6′S · 040°59.1′W · Speed 15.1 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 03:19 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE SAN PAOLO?
GRANDE SAN PAOLO is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
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 carrier.
What is the dimension profile of GRANDE SAN PAOLO?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 32.25 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 57,000 and a deadweight of 26,169 metric tonnes.
Where has the vessel been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, West Africa, and West Europe. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
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