Grande-Napoli

On March 27 at 10:10 a.m., the 'Grande Napoli' left its berth at the Transatlantic Dock in Vogo, escorted by the tugs 'Helechosa' and 'Pilot Two'. The activity began early, with the closure of the vessel's ramps and the activation of its radar and communication antennas, as the ship was preparing to set sail. At 11:07 a.m., the ship left the Vigo Estuary and started its sea trials. These maneuvers took it close to the coast of Baiona, where the ship tested its systems and capabilities for several hours. After completing its trials, the ship began its return to Vigo at 6:00 p.m. , but instead of returning to the Transatlantic Liner Dock, where it had been docked for the past five months, the 'Grande Napoli' headed for the Bouzas Dock. At approximately 7:45 p.m., the ship was moored and is now preparing to finally depart Vigo. Its departure was scheduled for March 29, at 2:00 p.m. Report with photos: https://www.vigoe.es/vigo/maritima/el-grande-napoli-se-despide-de-vigo-por-unas-horas/

As of March 26, 2025, the 'Grande Napoli' remained berthed in Vigo at the Ocean Liner Dock, amid uncertainty and delays. The ship had suffered an engine failure on Oct 29, 2024, and had to be towed into the port, where it has been stationary since. After repairs, its departure was initially scheduled for March 25, but it has been postponed due to the need for additional technical testings. On March 27 at 10 a.m. UTC the ship left the port. Report with photo: https://www.vigoe.es/vigo/maritima/el-grande-napoli-sigue-anclado-en-vigo-incertidumbre-y-retrasos/

The 'Grande Napoli' suffered an engine failure on Oct 29, 2024, about 28 nautical miles west of Viana do Castelo, en route from Portbury (Bristol) to Setúbal. The tug  "Ría de Vigo" (IMO: 8311417) was deployed to the ship in the night- On the morning of Oct 30, the ships were in pos.  41° 36' N 009° 12' W with status restricted movement. The ship was finally towed into the port of Vigo at 7 p.m.