Where is Grand Benelux now?

Grand Benelux (Car carrier, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:24 UTC, under way at 16.7 kn, in the North Atlantic Ocean. The crew-entered destination was ESVGO-ITLIV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 12:41 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Grand Benelux?

Grand Benelux is a car carrier sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 2001 by Uljanik. The vessel is 177 m long with a beam of 31.3 m and has a gross tonnage of 37,712.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Grand Benelux?

GRIMALDI EUROMED S.p.A is recorded as ISM manager for Grand Benelux (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Grand Benelux?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Grand Benelux from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Grand Benelux. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Grand Benelux

Car carrier · Italy · built 2001 · AIS Class A

IMO9227900MMSI247039400Call signIBTBLast AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 13:24 UTC

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In short

Grand Benelux (Car carrier, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:24 UTC, under way at 16.7 kn, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is ESVGO-ITLIV, with an ETA of Oct 10, 2026, 01:00 UTC; its reported draught is 8.6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 12:41 UTC). ISM manager: GRIMALDI EUROMED S.p.A (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025).

Current voyage: from Kallo (departed Sep 30, 2026, 11:50 UTC) to ESVGO-ITLIV

Vessel type: Car carrier
Flag: Italy
Year built: 2001
Gross tonnage: 37,712
Size (length × beam): 177 m × 31 m
ISM manager: GRIMALDI EUROMED S.p.A

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 13:24 UTC

Position: 38.8792° N, 10.1095° W
Area: North Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 16.7 kn
Course: 192°
Heading: 192°

38.8792° N, 10.1095° W

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Last 30 days: 2 port calls (Kallo and Tanger Med).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Grand Benelux
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9227900
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 247039400
Call signWhat is a call sign?: IBTB
Flag: Italy
Vessel type: Car carrier
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 37,712
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q52350673. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.12,594 t
Length overall: 177 m
Beam: 31.3 m
Year built: 2001

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

ISM manager: GRIMALDI EUROMED S.p.A
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 5, 2026
Builder: Uljanik
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Sep 30, 2026, 11:50 UTC	Left KalloAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 30, 2026, 09:59 UTC	Arrived at KalloAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 24, 2026, 22:13 UTC	Left Tanger MedAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 23, 2026, 17:13 UTC	Arrived at Tanger MedAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Jun 29, 2026, 19:24 UTC	Left KieldrechtAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Jun 29, 2026, 18:40 UTC	Arrived at KieldrechtAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
May 1, 2015	Reported departure from BaltimoreAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Apr 29, 2015	Reported arrival at BaltimoreAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
May 24, 2013	Reported departure from BaltimoreAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2018	23,517 t	7,495 t	221 days	273 kg
2019	21,149 t	6,735 t	182 days	311 kg
2020	21,692 t	6,918 t	189 days	296 kg
2021	15,505 t	4,942 t	141 days	298 kg
2022	18,988 t	6,051 t	210 days	262 kg
2023	15,584 t	4,963 t	162 days	280 kg
2024	17,124 t	5,454 t	183 days	278 kg
2025	17,928 t	5,711 t	190 days	300 kg

Technical efficiency: EIV (8.55 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Kallo BEKOU	Sep 30, 2026, 09:59 UTC	Sep 30, 2026, 11:50 UTC	1 h 51 min
Tanger Med MAPTM	Sep 23, 2026, 17:13 UTC	Sep 24, 2026, 22:13 UTC	29 h 1 min
Kieldrecht BEKDE	Jun 29, 2026, 18:40 UTC	Jun 29, 2026, 19:24 UTC	44 min

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Baltimore USBAL	Departure	May 1, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Arrival	Apr 29, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Departure	May 24, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Arrival	May 23, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Departure	Jun 30, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Baltimore USBAL	Arrival	Jun 29, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Departure	Jun 27, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Arrival	Jun 27, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FL	Departure	Jun 25, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FL	Arrival	Jun 25, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Charleston USCHS	Departure	Jun 22, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Charleston USCHS	Arrival	Jun 22, 2003(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: November 1, 2002.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Grand Benelux now?: Grand Benelux (Car carrier, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 13:24 UTC, under way at 16.7 kn, in the North Atlantic Ocean. The crew-entered destination was ESVGO-ITLIV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 12:41 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Grand Benelux?: Grand Benelux is a car carrier sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 2001 by Uljanik. The vessel is 177 m long with a beam of 31.3 m and has a gross tonnage of 37,712.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Grand Benelux?: GRIMALDI EUROMED S.p.A is recorded as ISM manager for Grand Benelux (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Grand Benelux?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Grand Benelux from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Grand Benelux. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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