GRANDE ABIDJAN (IMO 9680712)
GRANDE ABIDJAN is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2015 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 30,801 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 71,543. This vessel is configured for specialized roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. GRANDE ABIDJAN is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the South America East Coast and West Africa regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 247341700
- Call sign: IBDE
- Gross tonnage: 71543
- Deadweight: 30801 t
- Length overall: 236 m
- Beam: 36.16 m
- Home port: PALERMO -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI DEEP SEA SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 40°37.1′N · 074°2.9′W · Speed 9.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 10:54 UTC
- Destination: New York (US NYC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE ABIDJAN?
GRANDE ABIDJAN is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,801 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 71,543. Its beam is measured at 36.16 metres.
Which classification society maintains GRANDE ABIDJAN?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of GRANDE ABIDJAN?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 17,400 kW. This power rating supports its operations as a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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