Ocean Fast Ferries


Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc. is a wholly owned Filipino corporation that operates high-speed crafts commonly known as OceanJet, serving destinations in the Visayas, Luzon region in the Philippines.

History

The company started in the late 1990s as Socor Shipping Line, operating one vessel, the M/V Oceanjet 1. The company was not aggressive to expansion until 2001, when the company acquired their second vessel, M/V Oceanjet 2. In the same year, the company changed their name into Ocean Fast Ferries Corporation. They acquired 3 new ships from 2001 to 2003: the sister ships Oceanjet 3, Oceanjet 5 and Oceanjet 6, all built in Hong Kong.
Starting 2011, the company continued their expansion, with the arrival of Ocean Jet 8 into service. She was the first among the ships acquired by the company to be designed by Global Marine Design, based in Australia, who manufactured the marine kits of these ships, which were later assembled here in the Philippines by Golden Dragon Shipyard, located in Mandaue, Cebu.
As of December 2017, the company is serving 10 destinations, and has a fleet of 17 vessels.

Destinations

The company serves 10 different destinations, namely:
Oceanjet presently operates in the following routes:
The company operates a total of 17 vessels, a mix of monohulls and catamarans, making them the largest operator of high-speed crafts in the Visayas region.
NameIMOTotal SeatsBuiltNotes
Oceanjet 12081985A monohull bought from Japan.
Oceanjet 288231972411989A monohull bought from Japan.
Oceanjet 389793983322001These 3 sister ships were built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Hong Kong.
Oceanjet 589794033322002These 3 sister ships were built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Hong Kong.
Oceanjet 689794153322003These 3 sister ships were built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Hong Kong.
Oceanjet 779089903381979Acquired in 2010, a Westermoen Westamaran, and the company's first catamaran.
Ocean Jet 886640583522011
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
Ocean Jet 8897129293572012
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Ocean Jet 8883572014
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Ocean Jet 1683572015
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Ocean Jet 1883572016
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Ocean Jet 288357
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Ocean Jet 388357
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Ocean Jet 588357
  • These vessels were designed by Global Marine Design in Australia, and were assembled in Mandaue City by Golden Dragon Shipyard.
  • Ocean Jet 188 was the first to feature an Axe Bow design, followed by Ocean Jet 288. Later on, existing vessels were retrofitted with the bow design that enabled lower fuel consumption and a gain in sprint speed. New vessels would then sport the Axe Bow design.
  • Oceanjet 92901997Formerly the M/V Paras Sea Cat, a catamaran.
    Ocean Jet 102881999Formerly Lite Jet 8, a catamaran of the Lite Ferries/Lite Shipping Corporation.
    Ocean Jet 111721989Formerly Lite Jet 1, a monohull ferry of the Lite Ferries/Lite Shipping Corporation.
    Ocean Jet 1291753413321998Formerly Lite Jet 9, a catamaran of the Lite Ferries/Lite Shipping Corporation. She was built by Afai Southern Shipyard in Guangzhou, China, and was previously the Aquan One, and First Ferry I.
    Ocean Jet 152031997A monohull ferry acquired in 2016 from Japan.