Balearia Ferries - company profile and ships

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:00 PM

Balearia started operating in July 1998, set up by a group of executives, captains and officials from the former shipping company Flebasa; Adolfo Utor was named president of the new company. From the very beginning, the shipping company outlined an extensive action and modernisation plan for the fleet, with a very clear commitment to the latest generation of high speed ships.

Balearia’s pledge to provide its customers with maximum comfort in the shortest possible time started in July 2001, incorporating the super fast ferry Federico Garcia Lorca into its fleet. This ship represented a revolution in maritime transport to and among the Balearic Islands, linking the islands to mainland Spain in only two hours. This revolution has been consolidated thanks to important investments in the most innovative and competitive naval technology and effective strategies, which have permitted the fleet to continually expand and progressively open new lines.

For Balearia it is fundamental to act as a bridge between the Balearic Islands and mainland Spain representing a commitment with the islands which has implied opening new lines and incorporating new ships until attaining its current position as the only shipping company which joins all four Balearic Islands with mainland Spain, as well as providing daily links between them. Balearia’s services meet both tourist requirements and the needs of the island residents who, thanks to Balearia, see the boat as a comfortable, reliable and competitive means of transport, both for travelling between islands and for trips to mainland Spain.

Balearia’s clientele values the regularity and punctuality of its services, a timetable which adapts to their needs, good quality service at the best price, comfort during the crossing, the real time between city centres and the possibility of travelling in your own car. All this, along with the quality, frequency and competitivity of Balearia services for the lines it manages have made the shipping company leaders in Balearic maritime transport, both for inter-island services and connections to mainland Spain. In 2006 Balearia managed transport for more than 2 million p***engers, more than half the people travelling by boat to the Balearics chose Balearia, with a turnover of almost 150 million euros and its activity increased almost 50% on the previous exercise.

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:03 PM

FEDERICO GARCÍA LORCA Super Fast ferry

Technical data:

Length: 115,25 m
Beam: 17 m
Maximum speed: 38 knots
Range: 650 miles
Power: four engines, which develop a power per unit of 7200 KW, with four propellers astern and two astem

Gross tonnage: 5.880 tones
P***engers: 876
Hold capacity: :210 cars or 300 m.l. lorries. These are two versions of its maximum capacity, although the hold can be arranged in a third version, according to the needs of the demand
Year: 2001

>> Neptune cl*** >> Sirena cl*** >> 1 Cafeteria in Neptune cl*** >> 2 Cafeterias in Sirena cl*** >> 1 shop >> Audiovisual systems (to broadcast videos) >> Luggage racks >> Toilet with baby changing station >> Fitted out for disabled people (a toilet at the p***enger area and an approach ramp to Sirena hall) >> In the Neptune cl***: free catering service. Individual audio system in all seats (earphones)

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:05 PM

RAMON LLULL Fast ferry

Technical data:

Length: 83,35 m
Beam: 13, 50 m
Prop: 8,80 m
Maximum speed: 35 knots

Power: 4 x 5000 KW.
P***engers: 479
Hold capacity: 100 cars or 110 ml of lorries and 45 cars

>> Neptune cl*** >> Sirena cl*** >> 1 Cafeteria in the Sirena cl*** >> 1 Shop >> Audiovisual systems to broadcast videos >> Luggage racks >> Toilet with baby changing station >> Fitted out for disabled people (a toilet at the p***enger area and an approach ramp to Sirena hall) >> In the Neptune cl***: free catering service

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:07 PM

NIXE SERIE Fast ferry

Technical data:

Length: 63 m
Beam: 16 m
P***engers: 536
Hold capacity: 110 cars or 110 m.l. lorries

>> Neptune cl*** >> Sirena cl*** >> 1 Cafeteria >> 1 shop >> Audiovisual systems (to broadcast videos) >> Open luggage racks >> Fited out for disabled people (1 bathroom in the p***enger area) >> In the Neptune cl***: free catering service (only on the Peninsula-Balearic Islands route) >>

Infant changins station

Ally · 06-14-2007, 12:09 PM

The fast ferry Jaume I, is characterised by the space and light inside it, as well as by the configuration of the lounges and seats, which make for a comfortable crossing.

Technical data:

Length: 77 m
Beam: 26 m
Maximun speed: 35 knots