Grimaldi Group takes delivery of Grande Pacifico PCTC vessel

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico, a new Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) built by China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. This vessel is the first of five innovative twin units commissioned by the group and serves as the thirteenth Ammonia Ready ship in their fleet.

Measuring 220 meters in length and 38 meters in width, the Grande Pacifico features 15 decks, providing a cargo capacity of 9,800 Car Equivalent Units (CEU)—a 9% increase over previous models in its class. The ship is designed to transport electric vehicles, conventional fuel vehicles, and those powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

To support environmental sustainability, the vessel has received the Ammonia Ready notation from the Registro Italiano Navale (RINA), certifying its future capability to convert to zero-carbon ammonia fuel. The ship incorporates several eco-friendly technologies, including 2,500 square meters of solar panels, 5 MWh lithium battery systems, and air lubrication technology, which collectively aim to reduce fuel consumption by 50% compared to previous generations.