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Astilleros Espanoles To Construct Innovative Ferries Astilleros Espanoles was chosen as the builder of a new RoRo cargo and pas- senger fast ferry, by Transmediterranea, Spain's largest shipowner. Intended for deployment by Trans- mediterranea on the routes running between mainland Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands, the vessel will be the epitome of the latest safety conditions. Technical solutions applied onboard will enable the ferry to operate at high speeds with a large capacity, while instilling passenger comfort. Top travel speeds of 23.5 knots on the engines' continuous service rating, allow the vessel to hold the title of the fastest and the most powerful in Trans- mediterranea's fleet. In order to main- tain this high speed, propulsion power will be supplied by four 7,240 kW diesel engines rated at 500 rpm, with enhanced maneuverability by two 1,000 kW thrusters. Measuring 564 ft. (172m) in overall length, with a breadth of 82 ft. (25 m) and depth measuring 20 ft. (6.2 m), the 5,000-dwt RoRo can accommodate 1,000 passengers with comfort and safe- ty in mind. Freight capacity consists of 1,800 lane meters, with a rolling cargo area com- prised of three decks. Additionally, the vessel will house a special area for haz- ardous cargo and will include features such as restaurants, shops, swimming pools and fully air-conditioned accom- modation areas. The vessel will be constructed at Astilleros' Puerto Real facilities in Cadiz, southern Spain, which in the past 18 months has recorded the delivery of vessels such as the Skane, the world's largest multi-purpose RoRo and train ferry. Circle 28 on Reader Service Card Celebrity Selects James P. Colie James P. Colie & Associates will take on the refurbishment of several public spaces on Celebrity Cruises' Zenith, during the vessel's drydock at Newport News Shipbuilding. 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