History | |
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Japan | |
Name | Orange 8 |
Owner | Shikouku Kaihatsu Ferry Co. Ltd. |
Port of registry | Kobe, Japan |
Route | Tōyo - Saijō - Osaka |
Builder | Imabari Zōsen KK, Imabari |
Laid down | 1998 |
Launched | April 18, 1999 |
Maiden voyage | July 27, 1999 |
In service | 1999–2018 |
Out of service | August 24, 2018 |
Identification | IMO number: 9202833 |
Fate | Sold to MS Ferry |
South Korea | |
Name | New Star |
Owner | MS Ferry |
Operator | MS Ferry |
Port of registry | Busan, South Korea |
Route | Busan - Jeju |
Maiden voyage | 2018 |
In service | 2018–2024 |
Out of service | 2024 |
Homeport | Busan |
Fate | Sold to 2GO Group Inc. |
Philippines | |
Name | 2GO Masigla |
Owner | 2GO Group Inc. |
Operator | 2GO Travel |
Port of registry | Manila, Philippines |
Route |
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Maiden voyage | 2024 |
In service | 2024–present |
Homeport | Manila |
General characteristics | |
Type | ROPAX ferry |
Tonnage | 9,975 GT |
Length | 163.75 m (537 ft 3 in) |
Beam | 26 m (85 ft 4 in) |
Ramps | 1 |
Installed power | 2 × DU-SEMT Pielstick 18-cylinder 18PC2-6V diesel engines (20,133 kW (26,999 hp)) |
Propulsion | Controllable Pitch Propeller(CPP) 2-shaft |
Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) max |
Capacity | 800 passengers |
2GO Masigla is a passenger ferry and flagship of the Philippine shipping company 2GO Travel that went into service in 1999 as Orange 8.
She is the sister ship of MV Regel VII, formerly Orange 7. She is currently part of the Ventouris Ferries fleet.
Service history
She started life as Orange 8 (Japanese: おれんじ8) of the Shikoku Orange Ferry Ltd. of Japan. She was later acquired by MS Ferry – a ferry operator based in South Korea that served the route between Busan to Jeju, South Korea, where she was named New Star until 2023. When the company ceased operations, she was made available for purchase and was acquired by 2GO. On April 26, 2024, Liza Araneta Marcos led the inauguration of 163-meter (534 ft 9 in) 2GO Masigla, at Pier 4 station. Attending the ceremony were Chairman Frederic C. DyBuncio, Will Howell, Teresita Sy-Coson, Philippine Coast Guard, Commodore Arnaldo Lim and Jabeth Dacanay.
Onboard
Acommodations
- Business Class for 2
- Business Class for 6
- Suiteroom for 2
- Mega Value Class
- Tourist Class
Amenities
- Horizon Cafe
- Island Fiesta
- Cafe 2GO
- Front Desk
- Singing Room
- Main Lobby
- Salon
- Sundeck
- Clinic
- Arcade
- Lounge
Incidents and accidents
on June 7, 2010, Orange 8, heading east toward Osaka Nanko, collided with the fishing boat Toseimaru, heading south, about 1.3 nautical miles southeast of Shodoshima . As a result of the collision, Orange 8 sustained scratches in the center of the port side, while Toseimaru's captain sustained minor injuries and the bow was crushed. The captain of Toseimaru noticed Orange 8's approach 10 minutes before the collision, but was at the stern at the time of the collision cleaning mud from fishing nets, and did not notice the approach and increased speed to do so. Orange 8 saw Toseimaru 5 minutes before the collision, but thought it could pass by with a certain distance in mind based on its movements. 30 seconds before the collision, Orange 8 noticed Toseimaru's increased speed and shone its searchlight to warn of the danger, but did not use its whistle, so Toseimaru did not notice and the two vessels collided bow-first. The causes of the accident were determined to be failure to keep a watchful eye on the Toyosemaru and insufficient watch on the Orange 8.
Gallery
- M/V 2GO Masigla on anchor at Manila Bay.
- MV 2GO Masigla docked at Osaka Port when she was still in Japan.
- MV 2GO Masigla docked at Osaka Port when she was still in Japan.
- MV 2GO Masigla's funnel when she was still in Japan.
- MV 2GO Masigla's main entrance when she was still in Japan.
- MV 2GO Masigla's bridge when she was still in Japan.
References
- "Preparing for her maiden voyage soon here in the Philippines". Lakwatserong Pagong - joecard3. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- "Ship Update". The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- "M/V 2GO Masigla of 2GO Travel Arrival in Davao City". The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- "#exclusiive". Facebook. The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- Torib, Yashika (April 27, 2024). "First lady leads launch of 2Go's newest ship". The Manila Times. Retrieved April 27, 2024.