2GO Masikap

MV ''2GO Masikap'' (MSK), also known as MV ''Masikap'' is a passenger ferry of the Philippine company, 2GO Group that went into service in 2002 as ''Ferry Kyoto II'' ().

She is the sister ship of MV , formerly ''Ferry Fukouka II,'' that was acquired by 2GO a few months later.

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

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. as ''MV Superferry 15.''

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'' ().

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''. She was initially named as MV ''2GO Magalang.'' Upon reaching the Philippines, however, the ship encountered difficulties with its registration which prompted 2GO to rename her as MV ''2GO Masikap''.

Onboard

Accommodations

*''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''

Images

Image:MV 2GO Masikap 5F lobby 2 (Manila; 01-16-2025).jpg, Main lobby
Image:MV 2GO Masikap 6F observation deck 1 (Manila; 01-16-2025).jpg, Observation deck

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.

See also

*2GO Masagana
*2GO Maligaya
*2GO Masinag
*2GO Masigla

References

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Ships of 2GO Group
2002 ships
Ferries of the Philippines