The launch of this 13th vessel in the Stena E-Flexer series marks the completion of the vessel’s assembly phase. Following the start of production initiated with the cutting of the first steel plate in September 2024 and the keel laying in February 2025, the construction of CAPU ROSSU has accelerated after a tight 140-day assembly sequence: 318 steel blocks with a total weight of over 16,000 tonnes.  

The operation began with the inspection of the hull before proceeding to open the dry dock valves and fill the basin to accommodate the vessel.

“The launch is a crucial milestone in the marathon of constructing CAPU ROSSU. This stage was celebrated with great emotion and solemnity alongside our Chinese partners, whose professionalism and expertise are remarkable. The production schedule is being followed with extreme precision and skill,” comments Commander Lionel Penna, in charge of the CAPU ROSSU construction project at CORSICA linea.

Final construction stages before sea trials and delivery in early 2026. One and a half years after CORSICA linea announced its order, CAPU ROSSU will remain in dry dock to complete finishing work, apply silicone paint, and prepare for the first sea trials scheduled for early February 2026.    

Key dates for CAPU ROSSU:

• Cutting of the first steel plate: September 2024
• Keel laying: February 2025
• Launch: June 2025
• Sea trials: February 2026
• Delivery: March 2026
• Christening: May 2026
• Commissioning: June 2026

Technical specifications of CAPU ROSSU:

• Length: 202.90 m
• Width: 27.80 m
• Draught: 6.60 m
• Passengers: 1,035
• Passenger cabins: 234
• Number of decks: 10
• Facilities: 1 restaurant (318 seats) – 1 snack bar (172 seats) – 1 bar (321 seats) – 1 Pullman lounge (76 seats)
• Garage capacity: 120 trailers + 180 vehicles
• Maximum speed: 23 knots
• LNG propulsion
• Wärtsilä engines: 2 x 12 V DF (2 Dual Fuel engines, 13,740 kW each)