October 13, 2023
A new ferry, fully owned by the Sicilian Region and entirely “made in Sicily” will provide service to Lampedusa and Pantelleria.
- The new vessel will be built entirely in the Fincantieri Palermo shipyard.
- The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 2026.
- It will operate on routes between Sicily and the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria.
- LOA
- GT 14,500.
- 19 knots.
- 1,000 people – 200 cars.
- Dual fuel engines, MDO –
- A photovoltaic system, along with energy storage in a battery pack, will allow the vessel to remain in port with zero emissions for approximately four hours.