Ciudad-De-Ibiza Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The 'Bentayga Cargo' has made its return voyage to Huelva following a recent incident involving the 'Marie Curie' on January 30 at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The damaged 'Marie Curie' arrived at the Tenerife Shipyards on February 2 at the East dock, where repair work is now in progress. Once the repairs are completed, the Maritime Authority of Tenerife will grant permission for the vessel to continue its journey to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where it will dock at the ASTICAN shipyard for further work. Meanwhile, the 'Ciudad de Ibiza' has been in dry dock at ASTICAN since December 26, 2024, undergoing repairs for damage sustained on December 18 during a berth change maneuver in challenging winds while being piloted in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The incident caused significant damage to two sections of the ship's starboard hull, but it is now anticipated that 'Ciudad de Ibiza' will be back in action for the Armas Trasmediterránea Group this week. Additionally, the 'Volcán de Tauce' has been secured at the Santa Catalina dock in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria since January 14. This catamaran was moored following the resolution of technical difficulties that disrupted the La Palma line last December, which included the temporary deployment of the 'Volcán de Tirajana'. For further details and photos, visit the report here: https://www.puentedemando.com/el-ferry-marie-curie-sigue-averiado-en-tenerife-y-el-ferry-ciudad-de-ibiza-lleva-un-mes-en-astican/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIN-W1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW4l5sIEMggn2e6B9B-hSP2GKj5lvfBMBjOXW2MOJams_WcuCGrqA0CT6A_aem_yNPCXW7gFxVIvpCoY9sd1A.

The 'Ciudad de Ibiza', a vital ferry service in the Balearic Islands, has begun crucial repairs at the Astican shipyard. Thanks to the skilled assistance of the tugboats 'VB Alborán' at the bow and 'VB Mediterráneo' at the stern, both part of the Boluda Towage fleet, the ferry safely maneuvered into the yard located in the bustling port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This operation comes after the ferry was docked at the port since December 18, patiently awaiting the necessary inspection and repairs. The focus is now on ensuring that the 'Ciudad de Ibiza' is restored to optimal condition and can return to service as quickly as possible to continue its important role in local transport.

On December 18, 2024, the ferry Ciudad de Ibiza met with an unfortunate incident at the Cristóbal Colón dock located in the Port of La Luz, Las Palmas. The vessel ran aground on a breakwater after a sudden gust of wind caused it to veer off course during a docking maneuver intended for loading operations. At the time, there were no passengers or cargo on board, but the ferry sustained significant damage to its exterior structure. In response to the emergency, the CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR tug Heroínas de Sálvora (IMO: 9960112) to assist. Initially, the strategy was to let the vessel float off during high tide, but two tugs managed to successfully pull the ferry to safety, relocating it to its designated docking area where further damage evaluation was required. The inspection revealed a considerable crack measuring around two meters located just above the closed deck on the starboard side. In the aftermath of the collision, the captain promptly contacted the Merchant Marine and reported a small leak in the stairwell leading to the starboard engine room, an issue believed to be linked to the impact. Fortunately, the leak was reported as under control. After securing the ferry, two inspectors from the captaincy conducted a thorough assessment of the damage. They initiated an investigation and requested the extraction of data from the vessel's black box. To further ascertain the extent of the damage to the hull, they engaged the services of an underwater inspection company. The allision with the jetty not only affected the ferry but also inflicted damage on the port's infrastructure. For visuals and further report details, visit the following links: [Canarias7](https://www.canarias7.es/sucesos/ferry-choca-escollera-puerto-luz-palmas-20241218113004-nt.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHQBJZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHalhU2qk49ZBlwyo6XZMTy3NGrIg5YaD85tzR4lQk6nS7N7bag54iz0dbA_aem_xYtkLcBkiPQPIquFatUKdw), [RTVC](https://rtvc.es/ferry-choca-contra-escollera/), [Puente de Mando](https://www.puentedemando.com/incidente-del-ferry-ciudad-de-ibiza-en-un-cambio-de-atraque-en-el-puerto-de-las-palmas/), [ABC](https://www.abc.es/espana/canarias/ferry-impacta-muelle-puerto-palmas-tras-golpe-20241218183046-nt.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F), [Atlántico Hoy](https://www.atlanticohoy.com/empresas/barco-armas-trasmediterranea-se-estrella-contra-escollera-en-palmas-queda-encallado_1540428_102.html), [La Provincia](https://www.laprovincia.es/videos/sucesos/2024/12/18/buque-naviera-armas-trasmediterranea-impacta-112724651.html).