GRANDE TEXAS (IMO 9796365)
GRANDE TEXAS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 5th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,853 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 65,148. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. GRANDE TEXAS is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2025.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 247441100
- Call sign: IBRB
- Gross tonnage: 65148
- Deadweight: 15853 t
- Beam: 36.45 m
- Home port: PALERMO - 293
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/09/2025
- Registered owner · ISM manager: GRIMALDI EUROMED SPA (Italy)
- Ship manager: GRIMALDI GROUP SPA (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 3°4.2′N · 105°17.7′E · Speed 19.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 18:33 UTC
- Destination: Shanghai (SHA) (CN SHA) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 16:12 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRANDE TEXAS?
GRANDE TEXAS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2021. It is currently in its 5th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of GRANDE TEXAS?
The vessel has a beam of 36.45 metres and a gross tonnage of 65,148. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 15,853 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages GRANDE TEXAS?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is + AUT-UMS BWM-T GREEN STAR 3 INWATERSURVEY MON-SHAFT.
What is the engine power of GRANDE TEXAS?
The main engine of the vessel is rated at 13,680 kilowatts. This power output supports its operations as a specialized vehicle carrier.
How many inspections has GRANDE TEXAS undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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