Grimaldi christens ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Svezia

Grande Svezia has a length of 220 metres, a beam of 38 metres, a gross tonnage of 93,145, a cruising speed of 18 knots, and 14 vehicle decks. Grimaldi said the vehicle decks are capable of accommodating both electric vehicles and those fitted with internal combustion engines.

The PCTC is also among the first vessels in the Grimaldi fleet to obtain the "ammonia ready" class notation from classification society RINA. This certifies that the ship may be converted for the use of ammonia as an alternative fuel in the future.

The vessel also has a 5MWh lithium battery pack, 2,500 square metres of solar panels, and a shore power connection to reduce reliance on the main engine and the generators when supplying electricity for the various onboard systems. Silicon-based hull coatings meanwhile help minimise drag.