GRANDE ANGOLA (IMO 9343156)
GRANDE ANGOLA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2008 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,881 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 47,128. This configuration is typical for regional roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. GRANDE ANGOLA is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 247233800
- Call sign: ICEV
- Gross tonnage: 47128
- Deadweight: 26881 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: PALERMO - 208
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/10/2017, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/08/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI DEEP SEA SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 19°40.1′N · 017°39.1′W · Speed 18.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 07:30 UTC
- Destination: Dakar (SN DKR) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 02:36 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE ANGOLA?
GRANDE ANGOLA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for GRANDE ANGOLA?
The vessel is powered by a main engine with a capacity of 19,040 kW. This power output supports its operations as a Ro-Ro cargo vessel.
What is the beam and tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a beam of 32.26 metres. It reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,881 and a gross tonnage of 47,128.
Where has GRANDE ANGOLA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its primary recent geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2008 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 October 2017.
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