Roble Shipping Inc., the leading ferry operator connecting Cebu and Leyte, officially marked a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first-ever, brand-new Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) passenger vessel, M/V Mother Immaculate Stars.
The state-of-the-art vessel was custom-built and launched at the Taizhou Hongtai Shipyard Industry Co. Ltd. in Taizhou, China, signaling a new era of modernized, safer, and more comfortable maritime travel for the Philippine domestic shipping industry.
The M/V Mother Immaculate Stars represents a significant upgrade in Roble Shipping’s fleet capabilities, combining impressive capacity with strict international safety standards.
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Dimensions: 95 meters in length and 20 meters in width.
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Tonnage & Capacity: Listed gross tonnage of 6,483 tons with a Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) of 1,700.
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Classification: Registered under the Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) of Italy, an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) member, ensuring top-tier structural and operational integrity.
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Identification: IMO Number 1124528. “This is a momentous day not just for Roble Shipping, but for the thousands of passengers who rely on us for safe and efficient travel between Cebu and Leyte. The M/V Mother Immaculate Stars is a testament to our commitment to upgrading Philippine domestic seafaring standards, said Roble Shipping Inc. Management
The brand-new vessel is currently undergoing final outfitting and sea trials in China. She is expected to sail to the Philippines and arrive by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
While Roble Shipping has yet to officially announce the specific route assignment for the M/V Mother Immaculate Stars, industry insiders and ship-spotting enthusiasts are already buzzing with anticipation about where this magnificent vessel will make her maiden commercial voyage.
