Trans-Asia Shipping Lines Inc., a subsidiary of Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp., said its brand new passenger ferry will serve the Cebu-Cagayan de Oro route.
“With the addition of M/V Trans-Asia 20, Trans-Asia’s 9th RoPax, fleet size has now increased to 16 vessels currently serving 11 ports in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao,” said Chryss Alfonsus Damuy, president and chief executive of Chelsea.
“We hope our stakeholders see our genuine commitment to continuously modernize our fleet. We’d like our passengers to really feel “At Home Ka Sa Biyahe” with our ‘bag-o gyud’ (brand new) vessel offering,” he added.
Built in Kegoya, Japan and uniquely designed for Philippine waters, M/V Trans-Asia 20 recently arrived on Cebu. It can carry a total of 690 passengers, 22 buses and six trucks.
Measuring a gross tonnage of 5,100 metric tons, M/V Trans-Asia 20 is Trans-Asia’s second brand new vessel, following M/V Trans-Asia 19 which started operating on February 18, 2019 on the Cebu–Tagbilaran–Cagayan de Oro–Tagbilaran–Cebu route. MV Trans-Asia 20 boasts of a state- of-the-art modern equipment and advance safety features.
With two main and three auxiliary engines, its 16.5 cruising speed will bring passengers to their destination in utmost comfort and style.
“We are proud and excited to share to the riding public and customers the MV Trans-Asia 20 experience. Built in Kegoya, Japan but specially designed for Philippine waters. With this, we elevate the standard of sea travel to delight our consumers,” said Trans-Asia president Kenneth Sy.
Chelsea Logistics is engaged in shipping and logistics businesses with key segments divided into charter, passage, freight, tugboat services and logistics services.