Discover the Grande-San-Paolo: Ratings & Maritime News

On November 25, 2023, the crew aboard the vehicles carrier 'Grande San Paulo', which was making its way from Leixoes to Dakar, came across a migrant boat approximately 20 nautical miles south of Morrojable. The vigilant crew promptly alerted the MRCC of Salvamento Marítimo located in Las Palmas. In a commendable act of seamanship, the Grande San Paulo altered its course to escort the distressed vessel until the arrival of the search and rescue boat 'Salvamar Izar'. This SAR team successfully assisted the 51 individuals on board, who were subsequently disembarked at the port of Gran Tarajal.

On April 8, 2019, a remarkable incident unfolded at the Valongo Container Terminal in Santos when a truck malfunctioned during offloading operations while being unloaded from the cargo vessel 'Grande San Paolo'. The truck, out of control, became a runaway vehicle before eventually crashing and igniting a fire. Fortunately, the crew of the Grande San Paolo swiftly intervened and successfully extinguished the flames, limiting the damage to the ship. After its harrowing experience, the Grande San Paolo arrived from Zarate and remained stationary in the port until April 10, ensuring all operations were carried out safely.

The Grande San Paolo project is making significant strides as the first rudder reaches the final stages of completion. The crucial taper line boring operation for all four vessels has been entrusted to the specialized firm M&A Engineering Limited, recognized for their expertise in insitu machining solutions. This collaboration underscores the commitment to quality and precision in shipbuilding, promising enhanced performance for the fleet. For further details about their services, visit m&aengineering.co.uk.