Grimaldi adds PCTC vessel
The Grimaldi group has added the 'Grande Svezia' to its fleet, the second of ten new pure car and truck carriers being built at China merchants heavy industries Jiangsu. The vessel, 220 m long and 38 m wide, has a capacity of 9,000 car equivalent units across 14 decks and operates at 18 knots. Like sister ship Grande Shanghai, it can carry both electric and combustion engine vehicles.
The Grande Svezia is the fourth ammonia-ready vessel in the fleet, designed for future conversion to alternative fuel. According to the company it can achieve zero emissions in port calls using a 5 MWh lithium battery and cold ironing. Additional features include solar panels, silicone hull coatings, climate systems, exhaust treatment, selective catalytic reduction and IMO Tier III compliance. (js)