Grimaldi Group Expands Its Maritime Network to India

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The Grimaldi Group is further strengthening its global presence by extending its maritime network to India. Starting this month, the company will introduce a regular service with two monthly departures from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, reinforcing its footprint in the Asian market.

The new route includes strategic port calls in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula, following this itinerary: Southampton – Antwerp – Bremerhaven – Setubal/Vigo – Mumbai. After reaching India, the vessels will continue their journey to the Far East, calling at ports in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and China. Additionally, a monthly connection will be established between India and major ports in the Persian Gulf, including Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

Source: Grimaldi Group

Ferry veteran CHARTRES sold for scrap

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On her way to India (Bhavnagar Anchorage) is the former Sealink veteran CHARTRES. She was sold for scrap.

She was built in France in 1974 for SNCF and had a remarkable career in Greece and Azores as the popular EXPRESS SANTORINI (1993-2016).

In November 2016 she was sold to United Arab Emirates (Salem Al Makrani) and served as the AL SALMY 4.

In July 2021, she was transferred to Seajets and renamed AQUA MYTH. The plan was to return the 48-year-old ship to Greece. However, she was renamed MYTH, flag of Comoros.