SuperFerry

SuperFerry, founded as Aboitiz Shipping Company, later Aboitiz SuperFerry was one of the largest ferry companies in the Philippines before it was purchased by Negros Navigation. The shipping company was known in the 1990s as William, Gothong & Aboitiz (WG&A Philippines), where the latter eventually bought the entire shares of WG&A consortium from William Lines and Gothong Lines Group leaving the full control of the company to Aboitiz. The Gothong Group restarted its own shipping company called Carlos A. Gothong Lines (CAGLI), while the William Group opted to concentrate on its logistics, warehousing, and courier business, called Fast Logistics. SuperFerry and its sister companies SuperCat and Cebu Ferries were eventually merged with Negros Navigation where the latter bought all the shares of Aboitiz Transport System and relaunched in 2012 as 2GO Travel. The SuperFerry brand was subsequently retired after the merger.

Negros Navigation

Negros Navigation Co., Inc. (NENACO) was one of the oldest domestic shipping companies in the Philippines.^[9] It was organized and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 26, 1932, for the purpose of transporting passengers and cargo at ports of call in the Philippines. In the 1960s Nenaco was the first among the domestic shipping companies to operate brand new, fast, and luxurious air-conditioned passenger ships. Throughout the 1970s & 1980s, NENACO constructed and operated a modern passenger terminal in Manila's North Harbor and pioneered in offering special cruises to the Philippine tourist spots using its coastwise vessels. Nenaco also launched its containerization program and ushered a new industry trend on the use of roll-on roll-off (“RORO”) vessels. It used to deploy shuttle buses in Baclaran, Cubao and Alabang which takes passengers to the pier terminal.^[10]

In the 1990s, Nenaco became the first Philippine shipping company to be listed in the stock exchange. Proceeds amounting to P916.86 million from the initial public offering (IPO) were used to support the “Globalization Program” of the company that involved fleet expansion and service modernization because of the investments in those years, Negros Navigation soon became one of the largest transport-related companies in the Philippines.^[11]

NENACO later merged with SuperCat, SuperFerry and Cebu Ferries to form 2GO Travel, the second time major Philippine shipping companies merged after the William Lines-Gothong Lines-Aboitiz Shipping merger (WG&A) in 1996. At the same time, the China-Asean Investment Cooperation Fund, a private equity fund wholly-owned the government of the People's Republic of China through an equity infusion gained a controlling interest in Negros Navigation and subsequently changed the company into the 2GO Group with 2GO Travel its shipping-company subsidiary. The 'NENACO' brand was eventually retired in mid-2012.

Destinations

Manila

Cebu

Iloilo

Davao

Cagayan

Bacolod

General Santos

Puerto Princesa

Butuan

Batangas

Zamboanga

Coron

Dipolog

Dumaguete

Caticlan

Tagbilaran

Roxas

Odiongan

Ozamiz

Map of destinations served by 2GO.

The following ports of call are served by 2GO. With its vessels originating in and out of Manila and Batangas. Many of these routes were previously served by either SuperFerry or Negros Navigation: (as of April 2024)

Routes (as of April 2024)

The routes shown below are the ships' usual route assignments. The ships may be assigned to other routes when needed (such as when the original assigned vessel was on a drydock).

Manila - Cebu - Manila

Served by:

• 2GO Maligaya

Manila - Cebu - Cagayan De Oro - Cebu - Manila

Served by:

• 2GO Masagana

Manila - Cebu - Ozamiz - Cebu - Manila

Served by:

• St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Manila - Cebu - Butuan - Cebu - Manila

Served by:

• St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Manila - Batangas - Butuan - Bacolod - Manila

Served by:

• 2GO Masikap

Manila - Iloilo - Bacolod - Cagayan De Oro - Manila

Served by:

• 2GO Masigla

Manila - Batangas - Iloilo - Bacolod - Manila

Served by:

• St Michael the Archangel

Manila - Davao - General Santos - Iloilo - Manila

Served by:

• 2GO Maligaya

Manila - Dumaguete - Dipolog - Zamboanga - Manila

Served by

• St. Michael the Archangel

Manila - Coron - Puerto Princesa - Manila

Served by:

• St. Francis Xavier

Batangas - Caticlan - Roxas - Caticlan - Manila

Served by:

• St. Ignatius of Loyola
• St. Agustine of Hippo

Batangas - Odiongan - Caticlan - Odiongan - Manila

Served by:

• St. Anthony de Padua

Liveries

2GO's livery has undergone several revisions throughout its history. Despite the differences in the design, all of their ships were predominantly painted with their company colors: white and magenta.

SuperCat fleet

SuperCat was a former part of 2GO Group until it was transferred to Chelsea Logistics Corporation in 2019.^[48] SuperCat operates the following vessels:

More information Name, IMO ...

Name	IMO	Built	Entry of service to the Philippines	Original Name	Route(s)	Tonnage	Length	Breadth	Notes	Image This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (April 2024)
St. Nuriel	IMO number: 9227089	2000	2000	SuperCat 22	Batangas - Calapan	242	28 m (92 ft)	8.5 m (28 ft)	St. Nuriel used to be SuperCat 22 and M/V Mt. Samat Ferry 3, which was operated by defunct Philippine fast ferry company, Mt. Samat. The Supercat 22 was built by FBMA Marine Inc. (an Aboitiz Company) in Balamban, Cebu. This vessel uses a simple propulsion system and is fuel-efficient. In July 2010, she has added a second deck. On October 26, 2020, St. Nuriel capsized in Batangas port during the wrath of Typhoon Rolly.
St. Sealthiel	IMO number: 9227091	2000	2000	SuperCat 25	Batangas - Calapan; Bacolod - Iloilo	180	28 m (92 ft)	8.5 m (28 ft)	St. Sealthiel used to be SuperCat 25 & M/V Mt. Samat Ferry 5, which was operated by defunct Philippine fast ferry company, Mt. Samat. She is a sister ship of Supercat 22 and was also built by FBMA Marine Inc. (an Aboitiz Company) in Balamban, Cebu. Similarly, this vessel uses a simple propulsion system and is fuel-efficient. She was renamed M/V Smart in Korea, before ending up with Supercat Fast Ferry Corp. She is serving the Bacolod - Iloilo route.
St. Emmanuel	IMO number: 8745589	1998	2011	SuperCat 26	Bacolod - Iloilo	175	25 m (82 ft)		SuperCat 26 used to be SeaCat from Australia, traveling Perth to Rottnest Island. She has twin Caterpillar C32 engines and can cruise up to 28 knots. She's 25m in length. She is serving the Bacolod-Iloilo route in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
St. Uriel	IMO number: 9056210	1992	1992	SuperCat 23	Bacolod - !Iloilo	229	32 m (105 ft)	8 m (26 ft)	St. Uriel was the only high-speed monohull vessel in the Supercat fleet. She uses a simple propulsion system and her engines are fuel efficient. She also offers an open deck accommodation at a more affordable price. She is currently in regular service on Bacolod - Iloilo route.
St. Jhudiel	IMO number: 9135717	1996	2008	SuperCat 30	Cebu - Ormoc; Cebu - Tagbilaran	184	27.7 m (91 ft)	9.24 m (30.3 ft)	St. Jhudiel used to be SuperCat 30, one of Elbe City Jet's catamaran. She was named Hanseblitz from 1996 to 2001 and was reconfigured and elevated its Captain's bridge at Abeking & Rasmussen, and later on acquired by Transtejo in Lisboa, Portugal renamed Bairro Alto until early 2008. She has two decks. The upper deck offers business class accommodation. This vessel was built by Lindstol Skips, in Risør, Norway. Unlike the other Supercat vessels, this vessel is equipped with controllable pitch propellers as its propulsion system. Supercat 32 is her sister ship. She is serving the Cebu - Ormoc - Cebu and Cebu - Tagbilaran - Cebu Route.
St. Braquiel	IMO number: 9135705	1992	1992	SuperCat 32	Cebu - Ormoc; Iloilo-Bacolod-Iloilo	293	27.94 m (91.7 ft)	9.24 m (30.3 ft)	St. Braquiel used to be SuperCat 32, one of Elbe City Jet's catamaran. She was named Hansepfeil from 1996 to 2002 and was reconfigured and elevated its Captain's bridge at Abeking & Rasmussen, and later on acquired by Transtejo in Lisboa, Portugal renamed Parque das Nacoes until early 2008. She has two decks. The upper deck offers business class accommodation. This vessel was built by Lindstol Skips, in Risør, nNorway. Unlike the other Supercat vessels, this vessel is equipped with controllable pitch propellers as its propulsion system. Supercat 30 is her sister ship. As of December 2018, she is currently serving in the Iloilo-Bacolod-Iloilo route.
St. Benedict	IMO number: 8911803	1991	2010	SuperCat 36		238	34.8 m (114 ft)	10 m (33 ft)	St. Benedict, formerly known as SuperCat 36 and Blue Fin, is one of three Sydney JetCats purchased in 1990 for the Manly service to replace hydrofoils. She operated from Manly to Circular Quay from 1990 until 2008 before being sold to Supercat.[49][50] She uses a KAMEWA waterjet-propulsion and her maximum service speed can reach up to 31 knots.[51]	Retirement of St. Leo the Great
St. Dominic	IMO number: 8911815	1990	2008	SuperCat 38	Batangas - Calapan	238	34.8 m (114 ft)	10 m (33 ft)	St. Dominic, formerly known as SuperCat 38 and Sir David Martin, is one of three Sydney JetCats purchased for the Manly service to replace hydrofoils. She operated from Manly to Circular Quay from 1990 until 2008 before being sold to Supercat.[49] She uses a KAMEWA waterjet-propulsion and her maximum service speed can reach up to 31 knots.[51] On October 26, 2020, St. Dominic capsized in Batangas port during the wrath of Typhoon Rolly.
St. Camael	IMO number: 9822920	2017	2017		Cebu-Ormoc	272	31 m (102 ft)	9 m (30 ft)	In June 2017, Austal Philippines delivered the first of two 30-meter catamarans to SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation, MV St. Camael. Each of the high speed ferries can carry up to 300 passengers, and can cruise at 25 knots.[52] In July 2017, St. Camael's sister ship, MV St. Sariel, was also delivered.[53] St. Camael commenced operations on the Cebu-Ormoc route, while St. Sariel serves the Cebu-Tagbilaran route.
St. Sariel	IMO number: 9822918	2017	2017		Cebu-Tagbilaran	272	31 m (102 ft)	9 m (30 ft)	see St. Camael for further information
St. Micah	IMO number: 9005443	1990	2015		Batangas - Calapan	447	38 m (125 ft)	11 m (36 ft)

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MV St. Thomas Aquinas

On August 16, 2013, at 9 pm as it approached Cebu City's harbor, the MV St. Thomas Aquinas, formerly SuperFerry 2^[54] collided with the cargo ship Sulpicio Express Siete of Sulpicio Lines and sank in 100 feet deep off Talisay, Cebu.^[55] The ship was carrying 831 people—715 passengers and 116 crewmembers.^[55] 629 people were rescued immediately and as of August 17, 2013, 31 bodies have been recovered leaving 172 unaccounted for.^[55] The Sulpicio Express Siete with 36 crew members on board did not sink and returned safely to port.^[55] It had a large hole in its bow above the water line, clearly visible in news photos.^[55]

MV St. Anthony de Padua

In 2021, MV St. Anthony de Padua was undergoing quarantine in Bauan, Batangas after 28 of the 82 crew members aboard tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. There were no known passengers on board the said vessel.^[56] The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in CALABARZON suspended the vessel's passenger safety certificate, and Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade tasked MARINA, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to investigate possible lapses leading to the incident.^[57]