Philippine operator Trans-Asia Shipping Lines (TASLI) has taken delivery of a new Ro-Pax ferry from Japan's Fukuoka Shipbuilding.
TASLI has claimed that the 122- by 20-metre Trans-Asia 21 is the largest newbuild passenger vessel ever to be acquired by a Philippine operator.
The ferry's maiden voyage under its new owners is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20. It will operate between the provinces of Cebu and Cagayan De Oro alongside two other TASLI vessels.
Trans-Asia 21 has capacity for 1,085 passengers and up to 35 vehicles.