Lite Ferries launches RoRo
Lite Ferries launched its newest world-class RoRo (roll on, roll off) catamaran vessel, the Lite Ferry 88, last April 28 at the Cebu Port.
Lite Ferry 88 is the only RoRo passenger catamaran ferry operating in the Philippines that is “classed” by the Lloyd’s Register of Shipping London, which is the oldest and premier ship classification society in the world.
Lite Ferry 88 travels daily from Cebu City to Tubigon, Bohol and vice versa.
The ceremonial ribbon cut- ting and blessing was headed by Lite Ferries president and chief executive officer Lucio E. Lim Jr. together with the new Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero as the representative of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through the Department of Transportation (DOTr), DOTr Assistant Secretary for Maritime Fernando Juan “Andoy” Perez, Presidential Assistant for Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino, Pioneer Insurance Corp. president Betty Medialdea and presidential son Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. Also present during the launching were Cebu Ports Authority General Manager Angelo Verdan, Deputy Marina Administrator Nanette Dinopol-Villamor, Miss Earth–Air 2016 Michelle Gomez of Columbia and Kenneth Cobonpue, Regional Development Council co-chair.
This world-class RoRo vessel was acquired from Sealease Limited, Hong Kong and upgraded by the Sea Transport Solutions of Australia for its passenger accommodation and vessel amenities.
“It is our own little contribution to provide a better option for our riding public traveling in and out of Cebu and other areas. It is still a long journey ahead but the goal is achievable,” said Lim.