Photo: Caronte & Tourist
Caronte & Tourist chose Turkey for the first Italian LNG propelled ferry
Ferry Caronte &Tourist finally disappointed compatriot Rosetti Marino shipyard of Ravenna and announced that the first Italian LNG powered ferry will be built in Turkey.
The ferry group’s CEO Lorenzo Matacena confirmed the contract was sealed in October and the selected Turkish shipyard – whose name was not disclosed - will take 18 to 24 months to deliver the ship that will be deployed across the Messina Strait between Messina and Villa San Giovanni.
No financial or technical details were disclosed (based on former reports, EUR 25-30 million were likely to be invested on a ro-pax of 130 metres in length).
According to industry sources Sefine Shipyard of Altinova was the appointed shipyard.
© Shippax / Angelo Scorza
Nov 22 2016
Related articles
Most read
Almost 300 delegates booked. Secure your seat and book now! (upd. 30 Jan)
Jan 26 2025
Stena welcomes STENA SHIPPER to its fleet
Jan 21 2025
Baleària presents two electric fast ferries for the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route
Jan 23 2025
CTMA resells SAMSØ before using it
Jan 24 2025
Smyril Line charters LISTA
Jan 24 2025
Finnlines considers second ship on successful Swinoujscie–Malmö route
Jan 16 2025
Viking Line introduces Green Sea Conference also on its Helsinki routes
Jan 17 2025
Negotiations with investors for FSG Nobiskrug shipyards are reported at an advanced stage
Jan 19 2025
Products
