Where is Grande Congo now?

Grande Congo (Ro-ro ship, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:26 UTC, under way at 15.2 kn, near Gioia Tauro (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was EG SCN>IT GIT (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 19:29 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Grande Congo?

Grande Congo is a ro-ro ship sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 2010 by HD Hyundai Mipo. The vessel is 211 m long with a beam of 32.3 m and has a gross tonnage of 47,635.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Grande Congo?

Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A is recorded as ISM manager for Grande Congo (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Grande Congo?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Grande Congo from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Grande Congo. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Grande Congo

Ro-ro ship · Italy · built 2010 · AIS Class A

IMO9437921MMSI247302700Call signIBPILast AIS position Oct 1, 2026, 21:26 UTC

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In short

Grande Congo (Ro-ro ship, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:26 UTC, under way at 15.2 kn, near Gioia Tauro (Mediterranean Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is EG SCN>IT GIT, with an ETA of Oct 1, 2026, 22:00 UTC; its reported draught is 8.8 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 19:29 UTC). ISM manager: Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025).

Vessel type: Ro-ro ship
Flag: Italy
Year built: 2010
Gross tonnage: 47,635
Size (length × beam): 211 m × 32 m
ISM manager: Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A

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Last reported position

received Oct 1, 2026, 21:26 UTC

Position: 38.4115° N, 15.8045° E
Area: Mediterranean Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 15.2 kn
Course: 24°
Heading: 29°

38.4115° N, 15.8045° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Grande Congo
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9437921
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 247302700
Call signWhat is a call sign?: IBPI
Flag: Italy
Vessel type: Ro-ro ship
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 47,635
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q52379079. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.24,771 t
Length overall: 211 m
Beam: 32.3 m
Year built: 2010

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

ISM manager: Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: HD Hyundai Mipo
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Feb 12, 2015	Reported departure from New YorkAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Feb 12, 2015	Reported arrival at New YorkAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Feb 9, 2015	Reported departure from BaltimoreAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2018	22,748 t	7,272 t	135 days	422 kg
2020	6,733 t	2,155 t	43 days	378 kg
2021	6,902 t	2,210 t	45 days	372 kg
2022	11,343 t	3,632 t	77 days	389 kg
2023	18,006 t	5,761 t	126 days	396 kg
2024	18,859 t	6,021 t	124 days	412 kg
2025	18,565 t	5,931 t	136 days	382 kg

Technical efficiency: EIV (8.2 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
New York USNYC	Departure	Feb 12, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Arrival	Feb 12, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Departure	Feb 9, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Arrival	Feb 8, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Savannah USSAV	Departure	Feb 5, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Savannah USSAV	Arrival	Feb 5, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FL	Departure	Feb 4, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FL	Arrival	Feb 4, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Departure	Dec 30, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Arrival	Dec 30, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Departure	Dec 26, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Arrival	Dec 26, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: December 21, 2012.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Grande Congo now?: Grande Congo (Ro-ro ship, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 21:26 UTC, under way at 15.2 kn, near Gioia Tauro (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was EG SCN>IT GIT (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 19:29 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Grande Congo?: Grande Congo is a ro-ro ship sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 2010 by HD Hyundai Mipo. The vessel is 211 m long with a beam of 32.3 m and has a gross tonnage of 47,635.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Grande Congo?: Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A is recorded as ISM manager for Grande Congo (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Grande Congo?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Grande Congo from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Grande Congo. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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