SHIPBUILDER Austal Philippines in Balamban, Cebu has delivered another historic vessel in the form of Danish-commissioned high-speed ferry Fjord FSTR that recently set sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark on March 5, 2021.
According to the Philippine Embassy in Copenhagen, Fjord Line, a Danish shipping company, commissioned Austal Philippines to build the 109-meter catamaran ferry which can accommodate 1,200 passengers or over 400 cars.
“The delivery of the ship is a significant milestone as it is the first wholly constructed ship in the Philippines to carry passengers and cargoes in Denmark. It also reflects the vibrant relations between our two countries,” Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo Herrera-Lim said in a statement.
The high-speed ferry will operate between Denmark and Norway. The purpose-built Fjord FSTR will enable passengers to have access to three different restaurants on board, a children’s area and a tax-free shop. The guests will also find a café and a bistro on board.