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Ya Biladi
5 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
GNV announces major investments in Morocco during Tangier event
GNV, the MSC Group ferry company, organized a special event in Tangier on May 27, to present its new vessel, GNV Orion, and announce significant future investments in Morocco, the company's second-largest market after Italy. The GNV Orion, which departed from the GSI shipyard in Canton, China, on April 30, made a symbolic stopover in Tangier before heading to Italy for final preparations ahead of its late June service launch. The timing coincides with the upcoming Operation Marhaba 2025 (June 5 - September 15). The event brought together institutional representatives, key partners, including Banque Populaire du Maroc, and local media. GNV CEO Matteo Catani attended alongside the company's Moroccan partner, Mohammed Kabbaj. Catani announced the company's fleet expansion plan, adding eight new vessels between 2025 and 2030. The first two LNG-powered ships, GNV Virgo and GNV Aurora, will enter service by year-end with over 50% CO₂ reduction. Four additional vessels expected from 2028 will accommodate up to 2,500 passengers. Infrastructure limitations at Moroccan ports, including Tangier Med's 200-meter length restriction, currently prevent the deployment of these larger vessels. GNV transported approximately 455,000 passengers on Moroccan routes in 2024.
Ya Biladi
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
GNV orders four LNG-powered Ropax ships to redefine Mediterranean travel by 2030
GNV has just placed an order for four new RoPax ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Guangzhou Shipyard International in China. These vessels, among the largest and most sustainable in the Mediterranean, will be able to accommodate up to 2,500 passengers with 500 cabins and will offer 3,500 linear meters of garage space for vehicles. With this order, GNV increases the number of new ships expected by 2030 to eight, marking an acceleration in its fleet renewal plan. Pierfrancesco Vago, the company's executive chairman, emphasizes that this strategic investment aims to support ambitious growth by placing sustainability and safety at the heart of its model. The first deliveries will begin in 2028, with one ship every six months. Each vessel will measure 237 meters long and 33 meters wide, with a gross tonnage of 71,300 tons. Powered by LNG, these ferries will incorporate the latest technologies to reduce CO2 emissions per transported unit by more than 50% compared to the previous generation. Designed to offer optimal comfort, these ships will feature spacious panoramic cabins, family areas, digital services, as well as zones reserved for children and pets. The stated goal is to redefine the standards of maritime transport in the Mediterranean. Matteo Catani, CEO of GNV, states that this strategy of expansion and innovation aims to consolidate the company's role as an essential maritime infrastructure, serving both passengers and the territories it connects.
Ya Biladi
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
GNV orders four LNG-powered Ropax ships to redefine Mediterranean travel by 2030
GNV has just placed an order for four new RoPax ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Guangzhou Shipyard International in China. These vessels, among the largest and most sustainable in the Mediterranean, will be able to accommodate up to 2,500 passengers with 500 cabins and will offer 3,500 linear meters of garage space for vehicles. With this order, GNV increases the number of new ships expected by 2030 to eight, marking an acceleration in its fleet renewal plan. Pierfrancesco Vago, the company's executive chairman, emphasizes that this strategic investment aims to support ambitious growth by placing sustainability and safety at the heart of its model. The first deliveries will begin in 2028, with one ship every six months. Each vessel will measure 237 meters long and 33 meters wide, with a gross tonnage of 71,300 tons. Powered by LNG, these ferries will incorporate the latest technologies to reduce CO2 emissions per transported unit by more than 50% compared to the previous generation. Designed to offer optimal comfort, these ships will feature spacious panoramic cabins, family areas, digital services, as well as zones reserved for children and pets. The stated goal is to redefine the standards of maritime transport in the Mediterranean. Matteo Catani, CEO of GNV, states that this strategy of expansion and innovation aims to consolidate the company's role as an essential maritime infrastructure, serving both passengers and the territories it connects.
