Grimaldi took delivery of its last of six energy-efficient multipurpose roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship from HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard on 20 December.
The vessel, named Great Cotonou, has installed technological solutions aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. As a result the reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne transported of up to 43% less compared to other Grimaldi ro-ro multipurpose vessels according to the company.
In addition, Great Cotonou is designed for cold ironing with shoreside supply of electricity (where available) as a green alternative to the consumption of fossil fuels during port stays.
With the delivery of the vessel on 20 December all six G5-class ro-ro multipurpose vessels are now fully operational in the Grimaldi fleet. With length of 250 metres, beam of 38 metres and deadweight of 45,684 tonnes, these ships are able to transport 4,700 linear metres of rolling freight, 2,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) and 2,000 TEU (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units).
