Insotel Marine Group acquires Australian catamaran for Ibiza–Formentera route

Insotel Marine Group (IMG) has announced the acquisition of the Spirit of Kangaroo Island, a catamaran intended to reinforce passenger and cargo services between Ibiza and Formentera starting in the summer of 2027.

Built by the Austal shipyard in Western Australia, the 50-meter aluminum vessel can carry 244 passengers and 53 cars, or an alternative configuration of eight trucks and 18 cars. The ship features an open vehicle deck with no height restrictions, facilitating the transport of large cargo.

The vessel will be transported from Australia to the Balearic Islands via a semi-submersible ship in the coming weeks. Upon arrival, it will undergo technical adaptation and Spanish registration before entering service. Previously, the catamaran operated the Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island route in Australia.