Grimaldi adds Grande Michigan to ammonia-ready carrier fleet

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Michigan, the eighth ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) in its fleet, from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. Built to 220m in length with a beam of 38m, a gross tonnage of 93,145 and a service speed of 18knots, the vessel continues a fleet renewal programme that has established Grimaldi as one of the more technically progressive operators in the automotive shipping sector.

Across its 14 decks, Grande Michigan has a maximum capacity of 9,000 car equivalent units, with stowage arrangements capable of accommodating battery electric vehicles alongside