New Casualty - GRANDE ROMA - Engine Room Fire
Incident Date: 25th October 2025
Vessel: GRANDE ROMA
IMO No.: 9247936
Type: Vehicle Carrier
Incident: Engine Room Fire
W.E. Cox have learned of an incident involving the laden GRANDE ROMA, an Italian Flag vessel, 44,431GT, 196m, vehicle carrier, which reported an engine room fire on 25 October 2025 whilst sailing in the English Channel, UK en route from Antwerp, Belgium to Jebel Ali, UAE.
We understand that the fire was brought under control after the release of CO₂ and that there were no injuries or pollution resulting from this casualty.
The vessel is currently being towed to Le Havre, France. It is understood that a safety check in Antwerp, earlier this year, indicated issues with fire safety and 6 deficiencies were noted – it is not clear whether these deficiencies were fixed prior to her departure from Antwerp on 24 October.
We understand that the GRANDE ROMA is owned and managed by Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A. She trades in Europe, Asia, Mauritius and New Zealand.
As a result of this casualty, cargo deliveries will likely be delayed, with possible cargo loss and damage. The situation may also give rise to General Average and Cargo interests may be required to provide General Average Security prior to cargo being released at destination.
If you are aware of any involvement in this casualty and W E Cox Claims Group may be of assistance in any way, including provision of securities, arranging surveys, adjusting any potential losses &/or undertaking recovery action, please do not hesitate to contact us. As appropriate, please contact:
United Kingdom – Paul Friett cargoclaims@w-e-cox.co.uk
France – Marie-Laure Mirrione MarieLaureMirrione@w-e-cox.eu
Europe – John Jackson Johnjackson@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Twinnie Lai twinnie@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Joshua Gayer jgayer@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr norr@w-e-cox.com.au
If this or future casualty notices should be forwarded to any of your colleagues, we would be pleased to receive their contact details and we will add them to our Client List.
