Spain's Gondan Shipyard is to build a new ferry for domestic operator Naviera Nabia.
The catamaran will serve passenger routes near Vigo.
It will be built of glass-reinforced polyester and will have capacity for 250 passengers at a cruising speed of up to 15 knots. The maximum speed is 20 knots.
The catamaran will have a range of up to 750 miles, a length of 24 metres and a width of 8 metres.