Sicily to get a “made in Sicily” ferry

Italy’s Sicilian Region is to get an entirely “made in Sicily” ferry to link it with its smaller islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The EUR 120 million contract for the LNG dual-fueled ROpax ferry was signed yesterday by the president of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, and Fincantier CEO Pierroberto Folgiero in a ceremony held at the historic seat of the regional presidency, the Palazzo d’Orleans in Palermo.

“The signing of this contract,” said President Schifani, “marks a turning point...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/sicily-to-get-a-made-in-sicily-ferry/

Grimaldi’s CRUISE ROMA Lengthening Started At Fincantieri Shipyard In Palermo

Everything is ready for the lengthening of Grimaldi’s ferry CRUISE ROMA in Palermo. “At the end of the lengthening project, to be carried out by Fincantieri’s ship repair and conversion, part of the Services division, the ship will be about 254m long, having a gross tonnage of about 63,000 and...

https://www.ferryshippingnews.com/grimaldis-cruise-roma-lengthening-started-at-fincantieri-shipyard-in-palermo/