March 21, 2025
The Grimaldi Group has officially taken delivery of ECO NAPOLI, the final ship in its Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class. This marks the completion of a 14-ship hybrid ro-ro fleet, the largest and most eco-friendly of its kind.
Key Features of ECO NAPOLI:
Size & Capacity
- 238 metres long, 34 metres wide, 67,311 GT
- Can carry 7,800 lane metres of rolling cargo (~500 trailers & 180 cars)
Fuel Efficiency & Sustainability
- Same fuel consumption as previous-generation roro ships, for double cargo capacity
- Hybrid engines with an exhaust gas cleaning system
- Zero emissions in port, using 5 MWh lithium batteries charged via shaft generators and solar panels
Deployment
- Expected to arrive in the Mediterranean in May
- Will operate on the Gemlik – Ambarli – Patras – Trieste route
“With ECO NAPOLI, our GG5G fleet is now complete, revolutionising short-sea shipping in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe,” said Emanuele Grimaldi, Managing Director of the Group.
