Baleària constructs a new boat to unite Dénia, Ibiza and Mallorca

The shipping Baleària has signed with Shipyards Barriers a contract of construction of new superferry projected and designed specifically for the port of Dénia, as well as for the present necessities of the traffics between Ibiza and the rest of the balearic islands and the central regions of the Valencian Community. The construction of this ship, that will be finished in 2008 in good condition and will have a speed on watch of 22 knots, supposes an investment of 93.173.532 euros, and will have a capacity for 1,200 passengers, who will have accomodation in staterooms or diverse types of halls. The act of the company took place in Dénia today and was carried out by the presidents of Baleària, Adolph Utor, and of Shipyards Barriers, Francisco González. Also it attended the ex- minister and industralist Abel Matutes native of ibiza, main shareholder of Baleària through his group of companies.

President of Shipyards Barreras assured that the new ship will suppose reference by its characteristics of sustainability and comfort for the passengers. González congratulated, of which a shipping leader in the Mediterranean had trusted Barriers for this important construction, that foreseeably there will follow others. The new boat has specifically been designed for the port of Dénia and the traffics with Ibiza and Majorca.

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