GONDAN Shipbuilders delivered a new GRP ferry
GONDAN Shipbuilders has just delivered a new ferrry for the shipowner Líneas Romero, Don Juan R, built in GRP and with capacity for 340 passengers
The vessel, with 31 m length and 9 m beam, can sail at a speed of up to 20 knots. It has has two cutting-edge technology 1400 hp diesel engines, which minimize emissions of polluting gases. It has been designed to guarantee comfort and reliability during navigation.
Among its main features, it includes the “wave piercing” bow design, which allows to maintain speed in adverse sea conditions, displacing water towards the side tunnels in order to reduce wave slamming.
It will sail short distances around Lanzarote, specifically it will operate between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
It is the first time that GONDAN Shipbuilders builds a vessel for this shipowner. Lineas Romero has a regular service of maritime lines between the islands of Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Graciosa. In addition, it also offers excursions and tourist experiences with specialized guides among the Canary Islands, such as cruises on boats with marine vision, sailing catamarans and various water activities. It is a family business with a firm commitment to innovation, as it has fast, modern technology with the latest technology.