Those going between Cebu and Bohol can now travel seamlessly, and in style with the recent introduction of the Lite Ferry 88 (LF88), the latest and biggest world class, roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) catamaran passenger ferry of Lite Shipping Corp. The mid-speed vessel, which has an average speed of 16 knots, sails the Cebu-Tubigon route four times daily. It can carry of 352 passengers (business, tourist and sundeck economy classes), 20 four-wheeled vehicles and 12 10-wheeler trucks.
Tubigon is the commercial center of northwestern Bohol, and is easily accessible from the capital city of Tagbilaran, as well as other key points of the province.
The LF88 is the biggest of its kind in the country and was acquired from Sealease Limited of Hong Kong. It was upgraded by Sea Transport Solutions of Australia, and is classed by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping in London – the world’s most prestigious ship classification society.
Lite Ferries CEO and President Lucio Lim Jr. said that the new RoRo boat will be a game changer as it promises to further boost commercial and tourism links in the two vital destinations in the Central Visayas.
LF88 is the first of three international class vessels Lite Shipping Corp. acquired this year, with two more ferries (LF 5 and LF 9) set for delivery this October.
The 28-year old shipping firm connects the islands of Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Negros Oriental, Samar, Leyte, and Northern Mindanao with its fleet of 25 Ro-Ro passenger ships, and is planning to expand its routes in southern Philippines.
For more information, visit liteferries.com.ph.