October 10, 2025
Fincantieri has launched the new RoPax ferry COSTANZA I DI SICILIA at its Palermo shipyard. Delivery is planned for summer 2026.
- Built entirely in Palermo, the vessel will serve routes between Pantelleria, Lampedusa and Porto Empedocle.
- With a length of about 140m and 14,500gt, the ferry will carry up to 1,000 passengers and 200 cars, reaching 19 knots.
- Powered by dual-fuel engines (MGO/LNG) and equipped with solar panels and batteries, the ship will achieve zero emissions in port for up to four hours.
- The Region of Sicily will become the first in Italy to own a ferry of this kind. The 2023 contract includes an option for a second unit.
The launch ceremony was attended by Renato Schifani, President of the Sicilian Region, and Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri.
Folgiero underlined Palermo’s strategic role within the Fincantieri network, highlighting plans to relaunch the yard as part of the Group’s new industrial plan.
