Today in the Greek shipyard Kanellos Bros in Perama is Sikania II, a ro-ro hybrid passenger ship of Bluferries, the latest generation of Bluferries, the navigation of the Logistics Hub of the Ferrovie dello Stato group which operates maritime transport services on the Strait of Messina. The ship is energy independent and has advanced energy management system. During the navigation, batteries can be charged through the motors and during docking, the ship uses a All-electric propulsion to eliminate emissions during all manoeuvres, loading and unloading operations. In addition, the on-board solar panels provide 25kW of energy, powering all the ship's accommodation services.

After the hull was put into the water, in the Greek port of Piraeus The testing tests required by the regulations will be carried out RINA, which will last for about three months. The ship will then be towed to the Strait of Messina where, once completed registrations in the maritime registers, will come into operation in early 2025.

"The launch of Bluferries' new green ship - underlined Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of Mercitalia Logistics - represents a fundamental step in the renewal process of our fleet. With the delivery of This ship, we can see the result of our investments: thanks to hybrid propulsion, it will allow a reduction in the 50% of CO2 emissions and zero emissions in port during the phases of arrival and departure. The new ship is the result of a investment of 26 million euros, partly financed with the funds of the National Plan of Complementary Investments to the PNRR, and will add to the five that already operate in the Strait. In the coming months it will be tested to fully enter service in the first months of 2025".