Archipelago Phil. Ferries Corp. (APFC) was founded to provide a vital
maritime link between the Philippines 7,107 islands. Since its
incorporation in 2002, it has become a trusted shipping company that
owns and operates the Philippines first and only catamaran
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferries, as well as modernized ports and
terminals in the eastern
and western Philippine sea route. In support of the government's Strong
Republic Nautical Highway Project, and to facilitate the economical
movement of people and goods, APFC offers safe, fast and convenient
ferry service to the islands using state-of-the-art RoRo vessels. These
new vessels are the first ferries designed specifically for Phil. water
conditions. With its focus on ensuring its passengers safety, welfare
and comfort, APFC embarked on an ambitious re-fleeting program in 2010.
In a bold and unparalleled move, it partnered with Sea Transport
Solutions of Australia, the leading designer and builder of mid-speed
Ropax/ RoRo vessels built for freight vehicle transport along with
passenger accommodations. This partnership brings to the Philippines,
for the first time ever, 10 brand-new, custom-crafted, cutting-edge
Ropax vessels fitted with world-class amenities and fully compliant with
international standards for lifesaving, firefighting, and
damage-stability.This new-ferry initiative is in keeping with Chairman,
Christopher Pastrana's resolve to raise the bar in maritime safety in
the Phils. and set an example to fellow Ropax operators, improving not
only the ferry industry in general, but also enhancing the comfort and
convenience of passengers and ensuring their safety, in particular. The
first routes to be served by the new ferries include the following
town/city pairs of Batangas-Calapan , Bulalacao -Caticlan,
Matnog(Sorsogon)-Allen,( N.Samar), Bacolod-Iloilo,
Liloan(Leyte)-Lipata(Surigao), San Carlos (Negros Occ)-Toledo(Cebu),
Talisay(Cebu)-Tubigon(Bohol) and Jagna(Bohol)-Balingon(Misamis,
oriental)
