The announcement was made today as a plethora of dignitaries staged an official welcome for the ferry that links Portimão to Madeira, which set off on its third journey between the Algarve and the Portuguese archipelago today following a six-year hiatus.

Today’s welcome party and tour of the ferry was attended by dignitaries including Portimão Mayor Isilda Gomes and Minister for the Seas, Ana Paula Vitorino.