2GO, previously as a logistics arm of Aboitiz Transport System, is now one of the major operator of inter-island vessels in the country,[6] which as of April 2024 has a total of 12 operating vessels.[7][8] It has a total passenger capacity of 7,450,162 passengers and an aggregate cargo capacity of 338,305 twenty-foot equivalent units.[8]
The following ports of call are served by 2GO. With its vessels originating in and out of Manila and Batangas. Many of these routes were previously served by either SuperFerry or Negros Navigation: (as of April 2024)
The routes shown below are the ships' usual route assignments. The ships may be assigned to other routes when needed (such as when the original assigned vessel was on a drydock).
When 2GO started passenger ferry operations, it inherited vessels from the remnants of the former shipping companies: SuperFerry, Negros Navigation and Cebu Ferries. 2GO has a total of: 12 passenger ships (8 liners and 3 midsized ferries) and 1 cargo ship. 2GO has a series of ships namely: The M Series (e.g. 2GO Maligaya, 2GO Masagana, etc.) and the S Series (e.g. St. Michael The Archangel, St. Francis Xavier etc.) According to internal sources, 2GO intends to acquire a number of new vessels (a mix of Liners, Midsized Ferries and Cargo Vessel) until 2027 to complete its vessel modernization program which aims to upgrade and/or replace its ageing fleet replacing older vessels (1980s to early 1990s) with a more up-to-date vessels that can service the company’s current needs.
She started her career in Japan as Yamato (Japanese: やまと) for Hankyu Ferry and was assigned between Kobe and Kitakyushu route.
In 2020, Stena RoRo acquired her and was named MV Stena Nova under the PanamanianFlag of convenience. Stena Roro intended to market her in Europe as a charter vessel and modify her features to adapt to European standards.[18] However, while the ferry was on its way to Europe, Stena Roro canceled the project in mid-2020 due to significant delays and worsening situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the cancellation of Stena Roro, the vessel was laid up in Lauban, Malaysia and was put on sale and subsequently resold to 2GO Travel and named her as MV 2GO Maligaya[13]
She is the sister ship of MV 2GO Masagana, also acquired by 2GO a few months later.
Upon their entry into service, the sister ships became the largest Ropax ferry in the Philippines, beating the previous record holder.
She is first known as Tsukushi (Japanese: つくし) for the Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry and was assigned between Kobe and Kitakyushu route. During her final months of service in Japan, she is used as a reserve ship and replaces other ships in Hankyu Ferry's fleet during their technical shutdowns until March 2021 When she was sold to 2GO.
She is the sister ship of MV 2GO Maligaya which was acquired by 2GO a few months earlier.
The sister ships became the largest Ropax vessels in the Philippines, beating the previous record holder.
"MV 2GO Masagana" while loading passengers and cargo at Manila North Harbor.
The vessel was originally known 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 Busan to Jeju, South Korea and v.v. route, where she was named "New Star" until 2023. When the company ceased operations and she was put on sale and was acquired by 2GO.
She was originally known as "Ferry Kyoto 2" (Japanese: フェリーきょうとII) of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co. Ltd. of Japan and served the Japanese waters until she was retired in 2022.
She was acquired by a South Korean ferry operator Hanil Express and was named "Hanil Car Ferry no. 1" and later, "Blue Pearl" (Korean: 블루펄) where she served the Wandu to Jeju, South Korea and v.v. route. Just after a year of service in South Korea, she was retired from service and was put on sale, and was sold to 2GO alongside MV 2GO Masigla. And she was renamed to "MV 2GO Magalang". she was later renamed "2GO Masikap"' due to registration problems
She is the sistership of "MV 2GO Masinag", also acquired by 2GO a few months later.
She was originally known as "Ferry Fukuoka 2" (Japanese: フェリーふくおか2) of the japanese operator Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co. Ltd. and served the Japanese waters until 2022.
She was later acquired by a South Korean ferry operator SeaWorld Express Ferry Co. and was named "Queen Mary 2" (Korean: 퀸메리2) where she served between Mokpo and Jeju, South Korea. She was sold and acquired by 2GO in 2024. She is the sistership of MV2GO Masikap which was acquired by 2GO a few months earlier. She is also the successor of MV St. Therese of the Child Jesus having both carried the name "Ferry Fukuoka" during their active service in Japan (1989 and 2002).
She started her career as New Orion (Japanese: ニューおりおん) and later as Ferry Fukuoka (Japanese: フェリーふくおか) for the Japanese operator Meimon Taiyō Ferry. In 2002, she was acquired by then-shipping giant, the WG&A Philippines where she was named as MV SuperFerry 16 to better compete with its archrival, Sulpicio Lines. After a brief service in the Philippines, she was later sold to several foreign operators and renamed as New Quingdao/Queen Quingdao for the Chinese operator CMM Maritime SA and New Blue Ocean for the Korean operator Stena Daea Line respectively, before eventually re-acquired by 2GO in 2015. She was an example of a rare situation in Philippine shipping where a vessel would be bought back and then returned to its previous operator after being sold overseas. She is one of the few remaining WG&A-era ferry and also the last ex-SuperFerry vessel still in service today.
"MV St. Therese of Child Jesus" docked at Pier 4, Manila North Harbour.
She was initially acquired by Negros Navigation in 2011 as their newest (and final) flagship. Before her service in the Philippines, she first served in Japan as the Blue Diamond (Japanese: ブルーダイヤモンド) for Diamond Ferry and in South Korea as Queen Mary for Seaworld Express Ferry. She is the sister ship of MV St. Francis Xavier, also acquired by 2GO in 2014.
"MV St. Michael the Archangel" Docked at Iloilo Port.
She was first known as the Star Diamond (Japanese: スターダイヤモンド) for the Japanese operator Diamond Ferry. Later, she was sold to overseas operators and was named Jiadong Pearl for the Chinese operator Northeast Asia Ferry & Gwangyang Beech for the Korean operator Gwangyang Ferry before being acquired by 2GO in 2014, as their first major acquisition since the company's foundation in 2012. She is the sister ship of MV St. Michael the Archangel, previously acquired by Negros Navigation in 2011.
She was first served as Ferry Kumano for Nankai Ferry in Japan. In 2007, Aboitiz Transport System using their Cebu Ferries brand had begun their re-fleeting program, and as a result, she was named MV Cebu Ferry 1 before being transferred to 2GO in 2012.
Yamanishi Shipbuilding and Iron Works (Ishinomaki, Japan)
2009
1,792
88.68m (290.9ft)
16m (52ft)
15 knots (Top Speed) 10 knots (Service Speed)
She formerly served as Asakaze for the Japanese operator Kita Nihon Kaiun. Aboitiz Transport System acquired her in 2009 and was named MV Cebu Ferry 2 before being transferred to 2GO in 2012.
She started her career in Japan as Esan for Donan Jidosha Ferry as a RORO car ferry. She was acquired in 2010 by Aboitiz Transport System thru Cebu Ferries, which is in the middle of their re-fleeting that time. The ferry was then named MV Cebu Ferry 3 and modified with an addition of passenger accommodations.
Formerly part of Negros Navigation, The only remaining cargo ship of 2GO.
M/V San Rafael Dos Docked in Manila North Harbor.
Liveries
2GO's livery has undergone several revisions throughout its history. Despite the differences in the design, all of their ships were predominantly painted with their company colors: white and magenta.
2012–2019
M/V "St. Leo The Great" painted on 2012-era livery
Their first livery is composed of an all-white color dominating the ship with the funnel/s and the waterline painted with magenta. The sides of the hull featured the "2GO Travel" branding as well as the then company's signature logo, a large stylized letter "G" painted near the bow and to the funnel. The decks were painted light blue.
M/V St Ignatius of Loyola painted on the Boracay Funship livery
A special version of this livery was briefly used on one of their vessel, MV "St. Ignatius of Loyola". This special livery features a wave-like shape on the bow and on the stern, with several shapes of birds, ball, star, and maskara and is added to the bow, also with the stern section featuring the phrase "Sarap Maglakbay! (traveling is fun!)". It was called the Boracay Funship Livery.
2019–present (S Series)
M/V St. Therese of The Child Jesus painted on the 2019 livery
2GO revised its livery during this time to a much cleaner and simpler design. Although similar to its previous livery with the ships featuring an all-white livery dominating the hull and the superstructure, this time the funnel which is previously painted with magenta, is now painted in white. The "2GO Travel" branding which is previously seen on the hull was revised to feature only the word "2GO" and is now painted also to the funnel. The large letter "G" was omitted making the livery much simpler. The waterline and the deck retained their original colors. This livery is currently used on all of The S Series vessels.
In 2023, a new version of this livery was unveiled, it is still identical with the old livery except for the addition of a large wave-like figure in the bow and stern mimicking the 2021 livery used by the newer 2GO ships. It was applied on the S Series vessels of 2GO.
2021–present (M Series)
M/V 2GO Masagana painted on the current 2021 livery
A new livery is unveiled in 2021 with the introduction of 2GO Maligaya, and later, 2GO Masagana. The livery was overhauled giving the ships a much modern and festive appearance. Although still dominated with white and magenta colors, the livery features several colorful shapes scattered around the vessel representing 2GO's brand identity, core pillars, and values. The bow features a large wave-like figure painted in magenta with white stripes, with vessels' names in a new font, painted in different colors akin to a rainbow. The future vessels will be painted with this version of livery.
Former Fleet
Ships that was once part of the fleet of 2GO that were either scrapped, sunk, or sold for various reasons.
Kanasashi Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (Toyohashi, Japan)
2010-2021
2GO Masagana (MSN)
19,468
150.88m (495.0ft)
25m (82ft)
Initially acquired by Aboitiz Transport System in 2010 and was named MV SuperFerry 21 as the company's final major acquisition before the merger in 2012. Before her service in the Philippines, she had previously served as Sun Flower Nishiki for the Japanese operator Kansai Kisen Kaisha/Ferry Sun Flower. She is the sister ship of MV St. Gregory the Great, also acquired by Aboitiz Group but unfortunately was scrapped later after an accident in 2013. Retired and sold in 2021.
Kanasashi Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (Toyohashi, Japan)
2010-2013
St. Francis Xavier (SFX)
19,468
151m (495ft)
25m (82ft)
She previously served in Japan as Sun Flower Kogane of Kansai Kisen/Ferry Sun Flower. In 2010, she was sold to Aboitiz Transport System and was named MV SuperFerry 20. However she met an incident in 2013 where she ran aground on a reef within ten (10) nautical miles from Iloilo Port in the vicinity of Siete Pecados. Unfortunately, the company declared her as a total loss, and she was sold and scrapped. She was renamed MV Gregory for her final voyage to a shipbreaker in China. She is the sister ship of MV St. Leo the Great, also bought by Aboitiz Transport System as MV SuperFerry 21.
Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Kawajiri (Kure, Japan)
1996-2021
2GO Maligaya (MLG)
15,223
173m (568ft)
26.8m (88ft)
Previously known as the MV SuperFerry 12, she is one of the most well-known vessels in the Philippines, as the then-shipping giant WG&A Philippines acquired the ship in 1996 as their then-newest flagship vessel. Before her service in the Philippines, she previously served in Japan as New Miyako for Hankyu Ferry. She is also the former flagship of the 2GO fleet due to her size. She is the sister ship of MV Princess of the Universe, ironically owned by Sulpicio Lines, one of WG&A's biggest rivals in the Philippine shipping industry. After her long career, she was ultimately retired and scrapped in 2021. She was named MV St. John for her final voyage to a scrapyard in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Aboitiz Shipping Corporation acquired the ferry in 1989 and was known as MV SuperFerry 1. She is famous for her higher-than-average service speed (at around 20 knots). Before her service in the Philippines, she previously served as Venus for the Japanese operator Kansai Kisen Kaisha. She was later sold to Indonesia and renamed KM Mutiara Persada IShe later retired on her service on Indonesia and was sold to the local breakers.
She previously served in Japan as Ferry Hakozaki later, Ferry Cosmos for Meimon Car Ferry. She was sold to Aboitiz Shipping Corporation in 1992 and was known as MV SuperFerry 5. After her long career, she was finally retired in 2016 and was sold and scrapped at Alang, India. She was renamed MV Joan for her final voyage. She is the sister ship of the ill-fated MV St. Thomas Aquinas, also bought by Aboitiz Shipping Corporation as MV SuperFerry 2.
She started her career in Japan as Ferry Sumiyoshi for Meimon Car Ferry. Later, she was bought by Aboitiz Shipping Corporation and was named MV SuperFerry 2. Unfortunately, she ended her long career when she sank on August 16, 2013, off Cebu Strait near Talisay City, Cebu, after colliding with MV Sulpicio Express Siete, an ice-classed cargo vessel of Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation. She is the sister ship of MV St. Joan of Arc, also bought by Aboitiz Shipping Corporation as MV SuperFerry 5.
Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Kawajiri (Kure, Japan)
1999-2014
St. Francis Xavier (SFX)
6,090
151.49m (497.0ft)
22.84m (74.9ft)
She previously served as Hankyu no. 24 for Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry. Later she was bought by Negros Navigation in 1999. She was finally sold and scrapped at Chittagong, Bangladesh in 2014, where she was named MV Joseph for her last voyage to the scrapyard. She is the sister ship of MV St. Peter the Apostle, another ship of Negros Navigation.
Kanda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. - Kawajiri (Kure, Japan)
1999-2014
St. Francis Xavier (SFX)
6,090
151.49m (497.0ft)
22.84m (74.9ft)
She is previously known as Hankyu no. 32 for Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry. Later, bought by Negros Navigation in 1999. She was retired in 2014 and was sold and scrapped. She was renamed MV Peter for her final voyage to the scrapyard.
SuperCat was a former part of 2GO Group until it was transferred to Chelsea Logistics Corporation in 2019.[45] SuperCat operates the following vessels when it was still part of 2GO Group:
St. Nuriel used to be SuperCat 22 and M/V Mt. Samat Ferry 3, which was operated by defunct Philippine fast ferry company, Mt. Samat. The Supercat 22 was built by FBMA Marine Inc. (an Aboitiz Company) in Balamban, Cebu. This vessel uses a simple propulsion system and is fuel-efficient. In July 2010, she has added a second deck. On October 26, 2020, St. Nuriel capsized in Batangas port during the wrath of Typhoon Rolly.
St. Sealthiel used to be SuperCat 25 & M/V Mt. Samat Ferry 5, which was operated by defunct Philippine fast ferry company, Mt. Samat. She is a sister ship of Supercat 22 and was also built by FBMA Marine Inc. (an Aboitiz Company) in Balamban, Cebu. Similarly, this vessel uses a simple propulsion system and is fuel-efficient. She was renamed M/V Smart in South Korea, before ending up with Supercat Fast Ferry Corp.
St. Uriel used to be Supercat 23. She uses a simple propulsion system and her engines are fuel efficient. She also offers an open deck accommodation at a more affordable price.
St. Jhudiel used to be SuperCat 30, one of Elbe City Jet's catamaran. She was named Hanseblitz from 1996 to 2001 and was reconfigured and elevated its Captain's bridge at Abeking & Rasmussen, and later on acquired by Transtejo in Lisboa, Portugal renamed Bairro Alto until early 2008. She has two decks. The upper deck offers business class accommodation. This vessel was built by Lindstol Skips, in Risør, Norway. Unlike the other Supercat vessels, this vessel is equipped with controllable pitch propellers as its propulsion system. St. Braquiel is her sister ship.
St. Braquiel used to be SuperCat 32, one of Elbe City Jet's catamaran. She was named Hansepfeil from 1996 to 2002 and was reconfigured and elevated its Captain's bridge at Abeking & Rasmussen, and later on acquired by Transtejo in Lisboa, Portugal renamed Parque das Nacoes until early 2008. She has two decks. The upper deck offers business class accommodation. This vessel was built by Lindstol Skips, in Risør, nNorway. Unlike the other Supercat vessels, this vessel is equipped with controllable pitch propellers as its propulsion system. St Jhudiel is her sister ship.
St. Benedict, formerly known as SuperCat 36 and Blue Fin, is one of three Sydney JetCats purchased in 1990 for the Manly service to replace hydrofoils. She operated from Manly to Circular Quay from 1990 until 2008 before being sold to Supercat.[46][47] She uses a KAMEWA waterjet-propulsion and her maximum service speed can reach up to 31 knots.[48]
St. Dominic, formerly known as SuperCat 38 and Sir David Martin, is one of three Sydney JetCats purchased for the Manly service to replace hydrofoils. She operated from Manly to Circular Quay from 1990 until 2008 before being sold to Supercat.[46] She uses a KAMEWA waterjet-propulsion and her maximum service speed can reach up to 31 knots.[48] On October 26, 2020, St. Dominic capsized in Batangas port during the wrath of Typhoon Rolly.
In June 2017, Austal Philippines delivered the first of two 30-meter catamarans to SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation, MV St. Camael. Each of the high speed ferries can carry up to 300 passengers, and can cruise at 25 knots.[49] In July 2017, St. Camael's sister ship, MV St. Sariel, was also delivered.[50]
On August 16, 2013, at 9 pm as it approached Cebu City's harbor, the MV St. Thomas Aquinas, formerly SuperFerry 2[51] collided with the cargo ship Sulpicio Express Siete of Sulpicio Lines and sank in 100 feet deep off Talisay, Cebu.[52] The ship was carrying 831 people—715 passengers and 116 crewmembers.[52] 629 people were rescued immediately and as of August 17, 2013, 31 bodies have been recovered leaving 172 unaccounted for.[52] The Sulpicio Express Siete with 36 crew members on board did not sink and returned safely to port.[52] It had a large hole in its bow above the water line, clearly visible in news photos.[52]
On June 8, 2024, MV St Francis Xavier experienced engine trouble while departing Coron and bound to Puerto Princesa City. During its undocking maneuver, the vessel lost all power and was left dead in the water so the crew anchored the ship to prevent it from drifting. While engineers worked on restoring power, the vessel's stern ran aground in a shallow area near the pier due to low tide. The power was restored at 10PM, but the ship remained immobilized as the stern was still grounded. 324 passengers were safely disembarked.
Trivia
2GO Maligaya, Masagana, Masigla, Masinag, and St. Therese of Child Jesus are the only Philippine ships that have an escalator.
2GO Maligaya, Masagana, Masikap, and Masinag are the only Philippine ships that have an elevator.
SuperFerry was one of the largest ferry companies in the Philippines before it was purchased by Negros Navigation, which simultaneously was purchased by the Chinese government through its private equity fund the China-Asean Investment Cooperation Fund, and became 2GO Travel, part of the 2GO Group.
Cebu Ferries was a shipping company based in Cebu City, Philippines. Its hubs were at Pier 4 in Cebu City. It is now part of 2GO Travel.
Negros Navigation Co., Inc. (NENACO) was one of the oldest domestic shipping companies in the Philippines. It was also one of the largest companies in the passenger transport business in the Philippines. Its main hub was the renowned Pier 2 in Manila North Harbor. NENACO later merged with SuperCat, SuperFerry and Cebu Ferries to form 2GO Travel, the second largest Philippine shipping merger next to the William Lines-Gothong Lines-Aboitiz Shipping merger (WG&A) in 1996. At the same time, the China-Asean Investment Cooperation Fund, a private equity fund wholly owned by the government of the People's Republic of China through an equity infusion, gained a controlling interest in Negros Navigation and subsequently changed the company into the 2GO Group with 2GO Travel, its shipping-company subsidiary.
Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc. (MSLI) is a Philippine domestic shipping line based at Batangas City, Philippines. The office is located at Montenegro Corporate office, along Bolbok Diversion Road, Bolbok Batangas City. It operates passenger, cargo and RORO vessels to various destinations in the Philippines under the brands Montenegro Lines and Marina Ferries.
The Port of Iloilo is a seaport located in Iloilo City, Philippines. It serves the city, province of Iloilo, and the entire island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is located away from the older port facilities in Iloilo City Proper, on the southeastern coast of Panay, in Iloilo Strait, and one of the country’s safest and most natural harbors.
MV Princess of the Stars was a passenger ferry owned by Filipino shipping company Sulpicio Lines, that capsized and sank on June 21, 2008, off the coast of San Fernando, Romblon, at the height of Typhoon Fengshen, which passed directly over Romblon as a Category 2 storm. 814 people died.
Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation (PSACC), formerly branded as Sulpicio Lines, Inc., is a major shipping line in the Philippines. PSACC is one of the largest domestic shipping and container companies in the Philippines in terms of the number of vessels operated and gross tonnage. The company provides inter-island cargo services throughout the major ports and cities in the Philippines.
Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. (CSLI) is a shipping line based in Cebu City, Philippines. It operates both passenger and cargo ferries on eight routes in the Visayas and Mindanao regions and is one of the youngest shipping companies in the Philippines.
Carlos A. Gothong Lines, popularly known as CAGLI and formerly once known as simply Gothong Lines, is a passenger and cargo ferry company based in Cebu, Philippines. CAGLI was formerly a part of WG&A SuperFerry, a company in January 1996 which served 23 major provincial ports throughout the Philippines and was the first domestic shipping company in the country to be certified by the International Safety Management Code standard. CAGLI, William Lines and Aboitiz Shipping formed was the biggest merger in the Philippine shipping industry.
The SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation, commonly known as SuperCat, is a shipping company that operates a fleet of high-speed catamarans (HSC) in the Philippines.
Roble Shipping Inc. is a Cebu-based shipping line located in Cebu City, Philippines. The company was founded by Jose Roble, a native of Danao, Cebu.
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Incorporated (TASLI) is a shipping company based in Cebu City, Philippines. It was incorporated on March 25, 1974, under the name of Solar Shipping Lines, Inc. The Chairman of the company is Dennis A. Uy. Trans-Asia Shipping Lines is now managed by the Chelsea Logistics, Corp.
SRN Fast Seacrafts, Inc. which operates the Weesam Express ferry line, is a company based in Zamboanga City, Philippines that operates ferries throughout the country.
MV St. Thomas Aquinas was a Philippine-registered passenger ferry operated by 2GO Travel. On 16 August 2013, the vessel collided with a cargo ship named MV Sulpicio Express Siete of Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation and sank. As of 3 September 2013, there were 108 dead and 29 missing with 733 rescued as a result of the accident.
Starlite Ferries is a passenger ferry company based in Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines owned and operated by Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp., a Manila-based logistics company. It mainly serves the provinces of Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Aklan, Cebu and Surigao del Norte and is one of the leading ferry companies operating in the Mimaropa and Western Visayas regions.
Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation (APFC) is a ferry company based in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines. It serves passenger and cargo routes serving select seaports in the Philippines with its fleet of catamaran Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferries. It also operates ports and terminals.
Aleson Shipping Lines, Inc. is a shipping company based in Zamboanga, Philippines. Their services include routes to Sandakan, Malaysia and over Dapitan to Dumaguete. They also ship cargo from Zamboanga City to Manila with twelve of their container carriers.
Asian Marine Transport Corporation (AMTC) is a Filipino passenger and freight shipping company established in 1999 in Cebu City, Philippines. It owns and operates the Super Shuttle RORO, Super Shuttle Ferry and Shuttle Fast Ferry brand of RORO and ROPAX ferries.
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