The new Balearia catamaran takes shape at Astilleros Armón

In the images by Aquiles Garea, we can see the first section of the future catamaran “Eleanor Roosevelt”, which is under construction at Astilleros Armón, Gijón, contracted by Balearia. If the planned schedule is maintained, the delivery of the new vessel is expected to take place in the spring of 2020. A project involving Incat Crowther, Wärtsila, Marintek, and other national suppliers, including Oliver Design, which will handle the interior design.

The future vessel will have a hull measuring 123 m in length and 28 m in beam, capacity for 1,200 passengers, and a garage for 500 linear meters of rolling cargo and 250 cars or a maximum of 450 cars. The propulsion will be provided by four dual Wärtsila engines, each with a power of 8,800 kW, driving an equal number of water jets, and it will be able to maintain a sustained speed of 35 knots.

The built section, viewed from another angle

Photos: Aquiles Garea