Vessel specifications
Route
-
IMO number
7041651
Building year
1971
Rebuilding year
/ 1991
Building yard
Cantieri Navali del Tirreno Riuniti S.p.A., Italy (#250)
Owner
United Pacific Navigation
Operator
-
Length
130,97 m
Breadth
20,02 m / 23,60 m
Draft
5,58 m / 5,90 m
Gross tonnage
6.909 / 11.779
Machinery
2 * Fiat B609S
Speed
22 knots
Passengers
1.100 / 1.396
Berths
506 / 917
Cars
250 / 370
Lane metres
420
Port of registry
Panama City
Flag
Panama
Former names
Al Salam Petrarca 90 (1999-2002) — El Salam Maritime
Petrarca (1971-1999) — Tirrenia
Former owners
Tirrenia di Navigazione S.p.A. (1971-1999)
Notes
On 22 June 2002, a fire breaks out on board while the ferry is en route from Duba to Safaga. The ferry returns to Duba, but one person dies. Sinks later that day.
In 2006, the ferry is salvaged and towed away for scrapping.
In 2006, the ferry is salvaged and towed away for scrapping.