Virtu Ferries Malta
Virtu Ferries will be replacing the high speed catamaran Maria Dolores with a new bigger vessel in August 2010. The Malta-based company has signed a contract for the new vessel with Austal Ships of Western Australia. The vessel will be one of the largest aluminium hull catamarans in Europe. The new catamaran, an Austal Auto Express 107 will be named Jean de La Valette and will be delivered to the owners in August 2010. She will replace the Maria Dolores on the Malta-Sicily route.
The Jean de la Valette will have a seating capacity for 800 passengers on two decks, with three catering outlets and a central shopping area. The decks will offer a passenger-friendly seating density of two to three seats per row as well as an upper deck lounge area overlooking the vessel's bow. A central staircase will lead to a first class seating area featuring a separate catering facility and two VIP lounges perfect for conference delegates on incentive travel. Outdoor seating will also be available for more than 110 passengers, in both economy and VIP lounges which is a wonderful opportunity for events business in Malta.
The vehicle deck will have a capacity of 230 cars. The Jean de la Valette will have a crew of 24 and will be powered by four diesel engines providing 50,000 horse power driving Rolls Royce propulsion water jets, giving an approximate speed of 39 knots. The latest seakeeping technology, Austal Ride Control, will be installed for maximum passenger comfort in heavy weather conditions.
For further details please contact Business Meetings Malta the free conference venue finding company.
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