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Spain Flags Largest Ever Ropax Ferry
01 May 2002
The largest ropax ferry ever to sail under the Spanish flag has been delivered by IZAR's Seville yard to owner Trasmediterranea. The 180m long Murillo was delivered almost two months early and has accommodation for 396 passengers in cabins and 150 in seats while also boasting 1,900 lane metres for trucks and 400 for cars on four decks.
The lower car deck is located on the tank top with the upper one mounted directly above it. Access is provided via a fixed ramp between the decks, which in turn can be accessed via a fixed ramp from the main deck. Two lifting decks provide access to and from the upperdeck. The Murillo is powered by four Wartsila 9L38 four stroke engines developing 5,940kw at 600rpm, arranged in pairs in separate engine rooms with separate feed systems.
Power is transmitted through Flender gearboxes to Lips propellers for a service speed of 22.8 knots at 85% MCR. The Murillo also incorprates two Brunvoll bow thrusters and an Intering anti-roll system.
MJ Information No: 17012
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