GRANDE EGITTO, GRANDE PACIFICO, and GRANDE OCEANIA are three of 17 new PCTC ships ordered by the Grimaldi Group between 2022 and 2023, for a total investment of over USD 1.6 billion. These vessels stand out not only for their high transport capacity – up to 9,800 CEU each – but also for their low environmental impact.

Each ship is equipped with cutting-edge design and technology, including:

• Ammonia Ready class notation, certifying the possibility of future conversion to ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel;
• Green Plus, Green Star 3, Comfort Vibration and Comfort Noise Port class notations;
• 5 MWh lithium-ion mega batteries;
• 2,500 m² of solar panels;
• Cold ironing capability: shore-to-ship power supply system;
• Air lubrication system: hull lubrication via air bubbles to reduce drag;
• Gate rudder, an innovative twin-foil rudder installed for the first time on PCTC ships, enhancing propulsion efficiency and manoeuvrability.

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