 MV 2GO Masikap as MV 2GO Magalang anchored at Manila Bay.
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Japan | |
| Name |
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| Owner | Meimon Taiyō Ferry Co., Ltd. (Cityline) |
| Port of registry | Osaka, Japan |
| Route | Osaka - Kitakyushu |
| Builder | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan) |
| Way number | 1086 |
| Laid down | October 2001 |
| Launched | September 3, 2002 |
| Completed | August 31, 2002 |
| In service | 2002–2022 |
| Out of service | January 14, 2022 |
| Homeport | Osaka, Japan |
| Identification |
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| Fate | Sold to Hanil Express Ferry |
 South Korea | |
| Name |
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| Owner | Hanil Express Ferry |
| Operator | Hanil Express Ferry |
| Route | Wando - Jeju |
| Acquired | 2022 |
| Maiden voyage | 2022 |
| In service | 2022–2023 |
| Out of service | 2023 |
| Fate | Sold to 2GO Group |
 Philippines | |
| Name |
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| Owner | 2GO Group |
| Operator | 2GO Travel |
| Port of registry | Manila, Philippines |
| Route |
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| Acquired | 2023 |
| Maiden voyage | February 13, 2024 |
| In service | 2024–present |
| Homeport | Manila, Philippines |
| Fate | In active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | ROPAX ferry |
| Tonnage | 9,975 GT |
| Length | 167 m (547 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 27 m (88 ft 7 in) |
| Draft | 6 m (19 ft 8 in) |
| Depth | 14 m (45 ft 11 in) |
| Ramps | 1 |
| Installed power | 2 × Pielstick/NKK 18-cylinder 18PC2-6V diesel engines (19,680 kW (26,390 hp)) |
| Propulsion | Controllable Pitch Propeller(CPP) 2-shaft |
| Speed | 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) max |
| Capacity | 697 (normal) 841 (max) |
| Crew | 26 |
MV 2GO Masikap, is a passenger ferry of the Philippine shipping company 2GO Travel that went into service in 2002 as Ferry Kyoto II (Japanese: フェリーきょうとII).
She is the sister ship of MV 2GO Masinag, formerly Ferry Fukouka II. She was acquired by 2GO a few months after 2GO Maligaya.
The ship was designed based on the concept of a "next-generation ferry that is friendly to people and the environment," the ferry aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 19% compared to conventional ferries and cut fuel consumption with an operation support system. The interior design of the ship was commissioned to Dugdir Management & Design, a British company that designed the interior of the Orient Express, with the theme of "peace of mind on journey." The ship is also barrier-free, with multi-purpose toilets and elevators installed.
Service history
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She was built in 2002 as a replacement for the old Ferry Kyoto, which was launched in 1989. and was sold to WG&A Philippines Inc.
In 2005, the ship was remodeled, including the addition of a second-class Western-style cabin and a first-class Western-style cabin on the starboard bow.
In 2015, the numerical notation of ship names was changed from Arabic to Roman numerals.
She was retired after its last voyage from Osaka Nanko on January 13, 2022, and then sold to South Korea's Hanil Express Ferry and entered service on the Wando to Jeju Island route as Hanil Carferry No. 1 and later, Blue Pearl (Korean: 블루펄).
Just after a year of service in South Korea, she was retired from service and was put on sale, and was sold to 2GO Travel alongside MV 2GO Masigla. And she was renamed to MV 2GO Magalang. she was later renamed to MV 2GO Masikap due to registration problems.
Onboard
Acommodations
- Business Class for 1
- Business Class for 2
- Business Class for 4
- Stateroom for 2
- Suiteroom for 2
- Mega Value Class
- Tourist Class
Amenities
- Horizon Cafe
- Island Fiesta
- Cafe 2GO
- Front Desk
- KTV
- Main Lobby
- Miniso and Kultura
- Watsons and QuikMart
- Salon
- Pet Room
- Observation Deck
- Sundeck
Incidents and accidents
On May 13, 2007, while the Ferry Kyoto II was moving from a private wharf at Shin-Moji Port to Wharf No. 5, a child from a family fishing at the public wharf was seriously injured. The incident resulted in an open fracture of the child’s left ankle after they were caught between the mooring line and the bitt.
Wharf No. 5 is a public space with unrestricted access. The family had followed instructions from onshore workers to wait during the mooring process. However, the workers moved on to the next task before completing the mooring. When the father approached the wharf to check the situation, the child followed and stepped into the looped end of the mooring line.
At the time, the ship’s second officer, focused on the bow, did not monitor the stern area or check for safety. Without noticing the child, the officer gave the order to reel in the mooring line, resulting in the injury.
Following the accident, corrective measures were implemented to prevent similar incidents, including requiring onshore workers to remain on guard until mooring work is fully completed.
References
- "Bagong BiyaHolidays, Bagong Adventures!". Facebook. 2GO Travel. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "First and Exclusive". The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- "Welcome to Cebu! M/V 2GO Masikap of 2GO Travel". The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- "SHIP UPDATE". The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- "M/V 2GO Masikap Voyage #1 (Maiden Voyage)". ShipPitik. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- "She's back at Port of Manila". Facebook. Svitzer Sud. 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- "It's Masikap Monday". Facebook. The Philippine Ship Spotters Society - PSSS. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- Moji Regional Marine Accident Inquiry Agency (January 31, 2008). 2007 Gate Examination No. 97 Passenger ship ferry Kyoto 2 quay angler injury incident (PDF) (Report). Marine Accident Inquiry/Ship Accident Investigation Association. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
