Wartsila to support Balearia’s LNG-powered ferry

Finland’s Wartsila has signed a deal with Spanish ferry operator Balearia to support the latter’s LNG-powered ferry, Margarita Salas.

According to Wartsila, the ten-year liecycle agreement was booked in the third quarter of last year, and is designed to meet the specific operating needs and requirements of the vessel.

It includes maintenance planning, spare parts and maintenance services for scheduled maintenance, operational support, and Wartsila’s digital predictive maintenance service.

Warstila did not provide the contract price.

Last year, Balearia took delivery of this high-speed aluminium structure catamaran Ro-Pax ferry from Astilleros Armon Gijon yard in Spain.

The vessel operates with four Wartsila 31DF dual-fuel engines, four WXJ hydraulic waterjets, and features two Wartsila LNGPac fuel storage and supply systems.

Its sister ship, Eleanor Roosevelt, was delivered earlier with the same Wartsila scope.

Margarita Salas operates between Barcelona, the Mallorcan port of Alcudia, and Ciudadela on the island of Menorca.

Balaria owns 11 LNG-powered ferries, including converted vessels.

In December 2023, the firm purchased the LNG dual-fuel ferry, Rusadir.

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