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Next Generation Med Class

Ship type
RoPax ferry
Shipowner
Grimaldi Group
Shipyard
China Merchants Weihai Shipyard
Project type
Newbuild
Ship status
On order
Design scope
Basic, Detail
Delivery year
2028
Next Generation Med
Copyright: Grimaldi Group

Scope of Work for the Shipyard

  • Basic and detail design

Project Features

  • Six RoPax vessels designed for Grimaldi Group's Mediterranean routes—four will sail under the Italian flag and be operated under the Grimaldi Lines brand, while two will be registered under the Greek flag and operated by Grimaldi’s subsidiary Minoan Lines
  • Vessels are designed with high freight and passenger capacity, enhanced onboard experience and are powered by engines capable of running on methanol—making them the first ships in the Mediterranean designed specifically for this alternative fuel
  • Key green technologies include shore power readiness, silicon-based hull coatings, optimized propulsion, and advanced energy management systems—enabling over 50% CO₂ reduction per cargo unit compared to current vessels on similar routes
  • The vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2030

Main Dimensions

  • Capacity 1,200 pax / 3,300 lm
  • LOA 229.00

Additional Information

  • IMO number 1119468
  • Technologies Methanol DF
  • Sister vessels Next Generation Med Class #2, Next Generation Med Class #3, Next Generation Med Class #4, Next Generation Med Class #5, Next Generation Med Class #6

For more information, please contact:

Johan Hellman Deltamarin
Johan Hellman
Sales, Passenger Ships
+358 9 4788 4458
+358 40 7014 237
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