CAPO PASSERO
- Vessel Type: Towing/Tug
- MMSI: 247278300
- IMO: 9461001
- Call sign: IIRK2
CAPO PASSERO (IMO: 9461001) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Italy flag. It has an overall length of 98 feets and a beam of 33 feets.
CAPO PASSERO position reported at 05/06/2026 16:34:45 UTC:
Latitude: 15.216817, Longitude 15.216817 longitude
Visited ports: Augusta
CAPO PASSERO
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Capo Passero |
| MMSI | 247278300 |
| IMO Number | 9461001 |
| Call Sign | IIRK2 |
| Flag State | Italy |
| Vessel Type | Ro-Ro Cargo Ship |
Vessel Specification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 26,904 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 8,800 |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 186.5 m |
| Beam | 26.8 m |
| Draft | 6.5 m |
| Year Built | 2010 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Diesel |
| Propulsion | Twin Screw |
| Service Speed | ~22 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Visentini Cantiere Navale |
| Country of Build | Italy |
| Year Delivered | 2010 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A. |
| Commercial Operator | Grimaldi Lines |
| Group | Grimaldi Group |
| Headquarters | Naples, Italy |
Operating Region
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Primary Trade Area | Mediterranean Sea |
| Route Service | Italy – Sicily / Short-sea Mediterranean Ro-Ro routes |
| Port of Registry | Napoli (Naples), Italy |
Vessel Description
The Capo Passero is an Italian-flagged Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo vessel operated by the Grimaldi Group, one of Europe's leading short-sea shipping and logistics companies. Built in 2010 at the Visentini Cantiere Navale shipyard in Italy, the vessel is purpose-built for the efficient transport of wheeled cargo, including trucks, trailers, cars, and rolling freight.
Named after Capo Passero, the southernmost tip of Sicily, the vessel is characteristic of the Grimaldi fleet deployed on Mediterranean short-sea routes. As a Ro-Ro vessel, she is equipped with stern and/or side ramps to facilitate rapid loading and discharge of vehicles and rolling cargo, enabling fast port turnaround times essential for scheduled freight services.
The Grimaldi Group's Mediterranean network connects major Italian ports with destinations across the Mediterranean basin, and vessels like the Capo Passero play a key logistical role in supporting freight transport across the region. The vessel sails under the Italian flag and is registered in Naples, reflecting the Italian identity of the Grimaldi Group.
Disclaimer: Vessel data is sourced from publicly available maritime databases including MarineTraffic, VesselFinder, and IMO records. Certain technical specifications should be verified against official classification society records for operational or legal purposes.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTA | Port | 4/29/2026 |