GRANDE SIERRA LEONE (IMO 9437945)
GRANDE SIERRA LEONE is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 25,665 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 47,659. This configuration is typical for Ro-Ro vessels engaged in regional cargo transport. GRANDE SIERRA LEONE is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in 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 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 247310400
- Call sign: IBOM
- Gross tonnage: 47659
- Deadweight: 25665 t
- Length overall: 212 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: PALERMO -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI DEEP SEA SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 51°16.6′N · 004°13.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 08:36 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE SIERRA LEONE?
GRANDE SIERRA LEONE is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine that provides 19,040 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a Ro-Ro cargo carrier.
What is the dimension profile of GRANDE SIERRA LEONE?
The vessel has a recorded beam of 32.26 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 47,659 and a deadweight of 25,665 metric tonnes.
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; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
What is the classification status of the ship?
GRANDE SIERRA LEONE is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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