Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. on Friday inaugurated the country’s biggest vessel and a brand-new roll-on, roll-off passenger ship.
“We have long dreamed of having our presence felt in the international waters and to commence our foray into the regional liquid carrier market. Today, we are grateful to welcome our biggest as well as the Philippines’ biggest registered vessel – M/T Chelsea Providence,” CLC founder and chairman Dennis Uy said.
M/T Chelsea Providence is a 183.3-meter long medium-range oil tanker that can carry up to 54 million liters of petroleum at any given time.
“In our efforts to provide better customer experience, safe and reliable journey, and convenient travel, the Chelsea Group has been investing in younger vessels and presently brand-new ones, including the one we are on board right now—the M/V Salve Regina,” Uy said.
M/V Salve Regina, is a roll-on, roll-off vessel which can accommodate more than 500 passengers and 41 vehicles. It is the first brand-new RoPax to service the Batangas-Caticlan route. It was built by Kegoya Dock Co. Ltd., a Japan-based shipbuilder.
“With M/T Chelsea Providence, we hope to support local oil companies in the importation of various petroleum products and in ensuring a reliable supply of fuel for our growing economy,” CLC president and chief executive Chryss Alfonsus Damus said.
“We also look forward to supporting Philippine tourism, as M/V Salve Regina offers more options for tourists to reach and experience one of the country’s most-visited tourist destinations,” he added.
CLC has been in an expansion mode. It operates 16 tankers, 20 RoPax, 9 cargo vessels and 14 tugboats through Chelsea Shipping, Starlite Ferries,Trans-Asia Shipping Lines Inc. and Fortis Tugs. In addition, its investee 2GO Group, Inc. operates eight RoPax vessels, five cargo vessels and 11 fast craft.