Japan Looks To Its Own For Coastal Ferries

Although continual renewal of the fleet is a longstanding characteristic of the Japanese coastal ferry sector, the accelerated investment drive of recent years is an expression of the national bid to foster a modal shift in domestic transport.

Pielstick medium-speed power has been retained for the Naikai-built Ferry Takachiho.

Although continual renewal of the fleet is a longstanding characteristic of the Japanese coastal ferry sector, the accelerated investment drive of recent years is an expression of the national bid to foster a modal shift in domestic transport.