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PRESENTATION OF THE FERRY, “SHARDEN”, BUILT BY FINCANTIERI FOR TIRRENIA
02 mar 2005
02 mar 2005
Today at Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) there was the presentation of the cruise ferry “Sharden”, built by Fincantieri for Tirrenia di Navigazione.
“Sharden”, which was launched on 25th September 2004, belongs to a new class of latest generation ferries; with four diesel engines each capable of providing 12,840 kW, she is able to reach top speeds of 31 knots and maintain a cruising speed of 30 knots.
Built in just 12 months from the keel laying, the new ship has a gross tonnage of 40,000 tonnes, is 214 metres long and over 26 metres wide and has a capacity for 3,000 passengers as well as 1,085 vehicles.
Castellammare yard also built a sister ship for the same owner, the “Nuraghes”, which was presented on 30th June 2004. The design of the two vessels was developed – with the addition of an entire car deck – from the ferries built in recent years by the same shipyard for Tirrenia: the “Bithia”, the “Janas” and the “Athara”, delivered in July 2001, April 2002 and June 2003 respectively.
Reflecting the latest trends in short sea shipping, the ferry has been fitted out to the same high standards as cruise ships, both in terms of decor and in terms of the wide variety of entertainment provided on board: two restaurants, one a self-service, a large lounge with a dance floor for parties, bars, shops and a cinema.
The “Sharden” will soon start operating on the Civitavecchia-Olbia route, alternating with the other latest two ships in the owner’s fleet.
Fincantieri is the world leader in the field of passenger ferries of over 150 metres with a market share of 35%, gained in a business environment where competition from the leading shipyards in Europe and the Far East is tough.
For Tirrenia, the addition of this series of ferries marks an important stage in its modernisation programme – indeed these ships constitute the company’s most important, high prestige vessels; the programme has also seen, at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard, the complete restyling of the hotel services (cabins, restaurant and public areas) of the ships in the “Roman Roads” series – the “Aurelia”, the “Clodia” and the “Nomentana”. Today, passengers can travel on fast vessels – capable of 30 knots – with all the amenities and comforts of cruise ships.
Thanks to these high performance ships which provide top quality hotel and catering standards, Tirrenia’s fleet is one of the most modern in Europe nowadays.
“Sharden”, which was launched on 25th September 2004, belongs to a new class of latest generation ferries; with four diesel engines each capable of providing 12,840 kW, she is able to reach top speeds of 31 knots and maintain a cruising speed of 30 knots.
Built in just 12 months from the keel laying, the new ship has a gross tonnage of 40,000 tonnes, is 214 metres long and over 26 metres wide and has a capacity for 3,000 passengers as well as 1,085 vehicles.
Castellammare yard also built a sister ship for the same owner, the “Nuraghes”, which was presented on 30th June 2004. The design of the two vessels was developed – with the addition of an entire car deck – from the ferries built in recent years by the same shipyard for Tirrenia: the “Bithia”, the “Janas” and the “Athara”, delivered in July 2001, April 2002 and June 2003 respectively.
Reflecting the latest trends in short sea shipping, the ferry has been fitted out to the same high standards as cruise ships, both in terms of decor and in terms of the wide variety of entertainment provided on board: two restaurants, one a self-service, a large lounge with a dance floor for parties, bars, shops and a cinema.
The “Sharden” will soon start operating on the Civitavecchia-Olbia route, alternating with the other latest two ships in the owner’s fleet.
Fincantieri is the world leader in the field of passenger ferries of over 150 metres with a market share of 35%, gained in a business environment where competition from the leading shipyards in Europe and the Far East is tough.
For Tirrenia, the addition of this series of ferries marks an important stage in its modernisation programme – indeed these ships constitute the company’s most important, high prestige vessels; the programme has also seen, at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard, the complete restyling of the hotel services (cabins, restaurant and public areas) of the ships in the “Roman Roads” series – the “Aurelia”, the “Clodia” and the “Nomentana”. Today, passengers can travel on fast vessels – capable of 30 knots – with all the amenities and comforts of cruise ships.
Thanks to these high performance ships which provide top quality hotel and catering standards, Tirrenia’s fleet is one of the most modern in Europe nowadays.