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Baleària’s new ro-pax fast ferry completes trials

Margarita Salas, an innovative, new ro-pax fast ferry designed by Incat Crowther and built by Astilleros Armon for Spanish operator Baleària, has successfully completed sea trials and will soon enter service.

Capable of transporting 1,200 passenger and 450 vehicles at speeds of up to 35 knots, the new 123-metre vessel will provide a daily service between Barcelona and the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca.

Margarita Salas is similar to sister vessel Eleanor Roosevelt, but includes a range of new design features, with an additional passenger deck with spacious lounge area and an expanded aft terrace with an outdoor bar.

The vessel’s dual-fuel LNG engines provide the ability to operate for approximately 470 miles (756km) on gas. Margarita Salas is also designed for a sustainable future and can consume 100% biomethane and mixtures of up to 25% green hydrogen, making it a versatile and sustainable addition to Baleària’s fleet.

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