Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation

About Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation

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)