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.

MV 2GO Masigla
History
Japan
NameOrange 8
OwnerShikouku Kaihatsu Ferry Co. Ltd.
Port of registryKobe, Japan
RouteTōyo - Saijō - Osaka
BuilderImabari Zōsen KK, Imbari
Laid down1998
LaunchedApril 18, 1999
Maiden voyageJuly 27, 1999
In service1999–2018
Out of serviceAugust 24, 2018
IdentificationIMO number9202833
FateSold to MS Ferry
South Korea
NameNew Star
OwnerMS Ferry
OperatorMS Ferry
Port of registryBusan, South Korea
RouteBusan - Jeju
Maiden voyage2018
In service2018–2024
Out of service2024
HomeportBusan
FateSold to 2GO Travel
Philippines
Name2GO Masigla
Owner2GO Travel
Operator2GO Travel
Port of registryManila, Philippines
RouteManila - Iloilo - Bacolod; Manila - Bacolod - Iloilo - Cagayan de Oro (2024)
Maiden voyage2024
In service2024–present
HomeportManila
General characteristics
TypeROPAX ferry
Tonnage9,975 GT
Length163.75 m (537 ft 3 in)
Beam26 m (85 ft 4 in)
Ramps2
Propulsiondual propellers
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) max
Capacity800 passengers

Service history

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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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Torib, Yashika (April 27, 2024). "First lady leads launch of 2Go's newest ship". The Manila Times. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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