The old nautical bus project for the port of Barcelona goes ahead. The board of directors of the Port of Barcelona approved this Wednesday to put out to tender this service that will connect the docks of Drassanes, next to Colom, and Levante, in the Nova Bocana area and which must be in operation before the end of the year. first half of next year.
The contract for the provision of this new commercial nautical passenger bus service will have a duration of 15 years from the award and must be launched no later than July 1, 2024. The Port's intention is that the line It is operational during the celebration of the Sailing America's Cup, which takes place between August and October.
One of the most notable characteristics of this new service is that the boats used, with a minimum capacity of 50 passengers, will have to be zero emissions; That is, they must be equipped with a propulsion system with solar or hydrogen panels and connection to the electrical grid. These boats will have a maximum length of 15 meters and a maximum beam of 6 meters.
The nautical bus stop at the Levante dock will be located in what will be a new maritime station, in the old port sheds, which are being rehabilitated. This facility will be equipped with a catering service.
