URSA MAJOR

URSA MAJOR (IMO: 9217589) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Italy flag. It has an overall length of 673 feets and a beam of 92 feets.

URSA MAJOR

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Operating Region

• Primary Trade Area: Mediterranean Sea
• Route Operations: Grimaldi Lines operates regular Ro-Ro cargo and passenger services across Mediterranean ports, with typical ports of call including:
  • Italian ports (Civitavecchia, Livorno, Palermo, Salerno)
  • Spanish ports (Barcelona, Valencia)
  • Other Mediterranean destinations

Vessel Description

The Ursa Major is an Italian-flagged Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) cargo vessel operated by Grimaldi Lines, one of Europe's leading shipping companies specializing in Ro-Ro and multipurpose services. Built in 2001 by the renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the vessel is part of Grimaldi's fleet dedicated to freight transport across Mediterranean trade lanes.

As a Ro-Ro vessel, the Ursa Major is designed to carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other rolling stock that can be driven directly on and off the ship via ramps. The ship's design prioritizes efficient cargo handling and fast port turnaround, which is characteristic of Grimaldi's high-frequency Mediterranean services.

The vessel operates under the Italian flag and is registered under MMSI 247061700, consistent with Italian maritime registry conventions.

Data Disclaimer: This profile is compiled from publicly available maritime databases (MarineTraffic, Equasis, IMO GISIS). Some specification fields may vary slightly between sources. Users are advised to verify critical data against official flag state or classification society records.