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The new boat, made ​​of aluminum, replaces an older one , and can accommodate 147 people and 3 triplantes

The maritime line linking the Santiago Ribera and La Manga has released today a new vessel with capacity for 147 passengers and three crew.

Is a catamaran 18.50 long and 8 wide, equipped with two engines, supplied by local company, Himoinsa, "which are the most environmentally friendly diesel engines that exist," said owner Antonio Fernández also highlighted aluminum construction, "hundred percent recycled fiber against that can not be reused".

The mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo and the Councillor for Tourism, Antonio Martinez attended by the head of B & F Ferries, Antonio Fernandez to the opening of the vessel was blessed with Cuban rites during the stop made on 13: 00h in Santiago de la Ribera.

The new ship, which is equipped with the "most modern security systems" replaces an older one, and adds two other ferries, with a capacity for 149 passengers and 60 that make up the fleet.

José Miguel Luengo thanked the company's effort to maintain the quality of service "tourism and passenger transport is now fully consolidated and that last year was used by a total of 53,000 people."

Luengo also thanked the environmental awareness of the company and valued its effort to have more recyclables and green technology market, in line with the environmental protection of the Mar Menor in which we are all involved.

Passengers who have used today the new boat, which runs between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga in 30 minutes, met today with animation on board with two children's characters, and even a snack to liven up the trip to do on two decks, one on the roof of the first that is covered with great views.

The shipping line currently makes five trips back and forth that will increase for the summer when the hours are extended until two in the morning.

Currently based at Pier Yacht Club dock while the usual beach Barnuevo, where he will return when he is about to be repaired.

Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier