Grimaldi Group sells its PCTC vessels "Grande Napoli" and "Grande Colonia" to United Global Ro-Ro

The Grimaldi Group has sold two of its PCTC vessels: the "Grande Napoli" (IMO 9247924) and the "Grande Colonia" (IMO 9318527) to United Global Ro-Ro (UGR). Both were built by the Croatian shipyard Uljanik in 2003 and 2007 respectively.

Although the value of the transaction has not been made public, the sale could generate significant benefits for the Italian shipping group at a time when there is high demand for PCTC vessels in the market.

The PCTC vessel "Grande Napoli" will now be renamed "UGR Safaga" and will sail under the Marshall Islands flag. It measures 196.4 meters in length and has the capacity to transport up to 5,379 vehicles. It also features a ramp capable of supporting 150 tons, allowing for the loading of heavy vehicles and large machinery.

Meanwhile, the PCTC vessel "Grande Colonia" will be renamed "UGR Aqaba" and will also sail under the Marshall Islands flag. It measures 176.7 meters in length and has the capacity for 4,300 vehicles.

With this sale, the two vessels join the fleet of UGR, which is expanding its automobile shipping services.

The company plans to use the two units on a route connecting Hambantota, Sri Lanka, with Safaga, Egypt, with stops in Ennore (India) and Khor Fakkan (United Arab Emirates).

Photo: Patrick Deenik (Vessel Finder)