VALGARDENA
- Vessel Type: Tanker
- MMSI: 215072000
- IMO: 9384124
- Call sign: 9HA4948
VALGARDENA (IMO: 9384124) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Malta flag. It has an overall length of 604 feets and a beam of 89 feets.
VALGARDENA position reported at 04/23/2026 11:55:49 UTC:
Latitude: 33.838400, Longitude 33.838400 longitude
Visited ports: Taranto Anch, Taranto, Limassol Anch, Yesilkoy Anch, Yarimca, Korfez, Korfez Anch
VESSEL PROFILE: VALGARDENA
VESSEL IDENTIFICATION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | VALGARDENA |
| MMSI | 215072000 |
| IMO Number | 9384124 |
| Call Sign | 9HA4948 |
| Flag State | Malta |
| Vessel Type | Ro-Ro Cargo / Passenger Ferry |
| Status | Active |
VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 26,389 GT |
| Deadweight (DWT) | ~5,800 DWT (approx.) |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 185.8 m |
| Beam | 25.6 m |
| Draft | ~6.3 m |
| Year Built | 2008 |
| Hull Type | Steel |
PROPULSION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Diesel |
| Engine Configuration | Twin screw |
| Service Speed | Approx. 22 knots |
| Bow Thruster | Yes |
| Stern Thruster | Yes |
SHIPYARD
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fincantieri |
| Build Location | Italy |
| Delivered | 2008 |
OWNER / OPERATOR
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Grimaldi Group / Finnlines (associated operations) |
| Commercial Operator | Grimaldi Lines |
| Management | Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione |
| Headquarters | Naples, Italy |
Ownership and management details are subject to change. Verify current records via official registries.
NAVIGATION / COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Based on vessel class and regulatory requirements (SOLAS), the vessel is expected to be equipped with:
- AIS – Automatic Identification System (Class A)
- GMDSS – Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display and Information System
- RADAR – Dual Radar systems
- GPS/DGPS – Navigation positioning
- VHF Radio – Bridge communications
- SSB Radio – Long-range communications
- EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
- SART – Search and Rescue Transponder
- Navtex – Navigational telex receiver
Specific equipment configurations are not independently verified for this vessel.
OPERATING REGION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Trade Area | Mediterranean Sea |
| Known Routes | Italy – Sardinia (Livorno/Civitavecchia – Olbia) |
| Service Type | Ro-Pax (Ro-Ro Passenger Ferry) |
| Port Calls | Primarily Italian and Sardinian ports |
VESSEL DESCRIPTION
The VALGARDENA is a Ro-Pax (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) vessel operating under the Maltese flag, associated with the Grimaldi Group, one of Europe's largest maritime conglomerates. Built in 2008 by Fincantieri, Italy's premier shipbuilder, the vessel is designed to carry both wheeled cargo (trucks, trailers, private vehicles) and passengers simultaneously.
The vessel serves routes predominantly within the Mediterranean Sea, with established connections between mainland Italy and the island of Sardinia, a strategically important corridor for both commercial freight and tourist passenger traffic.
As a modern Ro-Pax ferry, VALGARDENA is fitted with passenger accommodation facilities and multi-deck vehicle garages accessible via bow and/or stern ramps. The vessel meets international SOLAS, MARPOL, and MLC maritime regulatory standards applicable at time of build and subsequent surveys.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY NOTICE: This vessel profile is compiled from publicly available maritime databases and open-source information. No guarantee is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data presented herein. This document should not be used as a sole reference for navigation, commercial, legal, insurance, or operational decisions. Users should independently verify all data through official sources including Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, IMO GISIS, Flag State Administration, and relevant port authorities. The author assumes no liability for decisions made based on this profile.
Profile generated based on publicly available data. Last data reference: 2024.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TARANTO ANCH | Anchorage | 4/17/2026 |
| TARANTO | Port | 4/17/2026 |
| LIMASSOL ANCH | Anchorage | 1/10/2026 |
| YESILKOY ANCH | Anchorage | 11/2/2025 |
| YARIMCA | Port | 7/20/2025 |
| KORFEZ | Port | 7/20/2025 |
| KORFEZ | Port | 7/19/2025 |
| KORFEZ ANCH | Anchorage | 7/15/2025 |
| YESILKOY ANCH | Anchorage | 7/6/2025 |
| LIMASSOL ANCH | Anchorage | 3/10/2025 |
| YESILKOY ANCH | Anchorage | 3/1/2025 |