Grimaldi Group took delivery of the fifth multipurpose Ro-Ro vessel of the innovative “G5” class at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea.
Named Great Casablanca, this ship is designed to further enhance the quality of maritime transport services offered by the Neapolitan company between Northern Europe and West Africa, joining her five sister ships in the series.
Measuring 250 meters in length, with a beam of 38 meters and a deadweight of 45,684 tonnes, Great Casablanca’s design is the result of a detailed study.
Thanks to an innovative and fully customized internal configuration, these vessels can carry 4,700 linear meters of rolling freight, 2,500 Car Equivalent Units (CEUs), and 2,000 TEUs. While maintaining the same capacity for rolling freight as the previous G4-class, their container capacity has doubled.
Beyond its impressive loading capacity, Great Casablanca is equipped with numerous cutting-edge technological solutions aimed at boosting energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This translates to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne transported—up to 43% less compared to other Grimaldi con-ro multipurpose vessels.
Starting in October, Great Casablanca will begin regular operations on the Grimaldi Group’s route connecting major ports in Northern Europe and West Africa.
“We are proud to present the Great Casablanca, a new technological gem that helps make our fleet younger and more efficient,” commented Grimaldi Group S.p.A. President Gian Luca Grimaldi. “Thanks to our investments, we can offer our customers regular services with high transport capacity while ensuring maximum respect for the environment.”