2GO Masikap

MV 2GO Masikap
M/V 2GO Masikap moored at Pier 4, Manila North Harbor.
History
Japan
Name
  • Ferry Kyoto 2
  • Ferry Kyoto II
OwnerMeimon Taiyō Ferry Co., Ltd. (Cityline)
Port of registryOsaka, Japan
RouteOsaka - Kitakyushu
BuilderMitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)
Way number1086
Laid downOctober 2001
LaunchedSeptember 3, 2002
CompletedAugust 31, 2002
In service2002–2022
Out of serviceJanuary 14, 2022
Home portOsaka, Japan
Identification
FateSold to Hanil Express Ferry
South Korea
Name
  • Hanil Car Ferry no. 1
  • Blue Pearl
OwnerHanil Express Ferry
OperatorHanil Express Ferry
RouteWando - Jeju
Acquired2022
Maiden voyage2022
In service2022–2023
Out of service2023
FateSold to 2GO Group
Philippines
Name
  • 2GO Magalang
  • 2GO Masikap
Owner2GO Group
Operator2GO Sea Solutions
Port of registryManila, Philippines
Route
Acquired2023
Maiden voyageFebruary 13, 2024
In service2024–present
Home portManila, Philippines
FateIn active service
General characteristics
TypeROPAX ferry
Tonnage9,975 GT
Length167 m (547 ft 11 in)
Beam27 m (88 ft 7 in)
Draft6 m (19 ft 8 in)
Depth14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Ramps1
Installed power2 × Pielstick/NKK 18-cylinder 18PC2-6V diesel engines (19,680 kW (26,390 hp))
PropulsionControllable Pitch Propeller(CPP) 2-shaft
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) max
Capacity678
Crew26

MV 2GO Masikap (MSK), also known as MV Masikap, is a passenger ferry operated by the Philippine shipping company 2GO Group. The vessel originally entered service in 2002 as Ferry Kyoto II (Japanese: フェリーきょうとII).

Masikap is the sister ship of MV 2GO Masinag, formerly Ferry Fukuoka II, which was acquired by 2GO a few months later.

The vessel was designed under the concept of a "next-generation ferry that is friendly to both people and the environment." Its propulsion system was intended to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 19% compared to conventional ferries, supported by an operational efficiency management system to lower fuel consumption. The interior design was commissioned to Dugdir Management & Design, a British firm known for its work on the Orient Express, and was themed around providing a "peace of mind on the journey." The ship was also built as a barrier-free vessel, with multi-purpose restrooms and elevators installed to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility.