Sicilian Region finally orders the long-awaited ferry

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.