On behalf of Natsuki Akaishi Ferries, it is our absolute pleasure to welcome you aboard the Ferry Hoshino.
Brief history:
The Ferry Hoshino was built in 1987 at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard in Shimonoseki, Japan, for Natsuki Akaishi Ferries. As a flagship vessel, she embodied the company's vision of providing safe, luxurious, and reliable ferry services across Japan’s coastal and island routes.
Her maiden voyage in April 1988 saw her serving the popular route between Osaka and Matsuyama, quickly earning a reputation as one of the finest ferries in the fleet. Over the years, she became a cornerstone of the company's operations, known for her efficiency, elegance, and passenger comfort.
Specifications:
Name: Ferry Hoshino
Owner/Operator: Natsuki Akaishi Ferries
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard, Shimonoseki, Japan
Year Built: 1987
"her original planned name was Ferry Yamashiro"
Dimensions:
Length: 176.2 meters
Beam: 27.0 meters
Draught: 6.5 meters
Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT): 19,800 tons
Performance:
Top Speed: 22 knots
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Capacity:
Passengers: 850
Vehicles: 180 (mix of cars and trucks)
Crew: 50
Propulsion:
Engines: 2 x Mitsubishi-MAN 8L58/64 diesel engines
Output: 20,800 kW (combined)
Propulsion System: Twin-screw propellers
Features:
Passenger Amenities:
Tatami mat relaxation area
Large open space at the stern
Western and Japanese dining options
Family lounges and private cabins
Navigation:
Equipped with radar, GPS, and advanced autopilot systems for precision and safety.
Notable Routes:
Osaka to Matsuyama (1987–1992)
Osaka to Kagoshima (1993–2017)
her homeport was in fukuoka
Refits:
2002 sold to Wright Link
Controls
Trim - Throttle
Yaw - Turn
Ag 2 and 6 is exterior lights
Ag 4 + VTOL - Stern Ramp
I rly appreciate the downloads and upvotes, just so u know i skipped my field trip so i can have free time to build this.
Special thanks to @Inuyasha8215 Thank you very much for removing the drag
it smh developed drag idk where it came from but atleast i can play the ship
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 93.1ft (28.4m)
- Length 577.9ft (176.2m)
- Height 145.4ft (44.3m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 228,339lbs (103,573kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.201
- Wing Loading 566.6lbs/ft2 (2,766.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 403.0ft2 (37.4m2)
- Drag Points 253
Parts
- Number of Parts 1737
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 5,428
Note: Dont download the Predecessor post since it dont move
can i re edit the ship
Now that's a nice ship
@SomeSPGuyWhoLikesLore even a random tv remote in my house has a Mitsubishi in it!!!!! (I mean the batteries)
@1918 Funny because i actually based this on new harima
Looks like Han-Kyu Ferry New Harima
This is cool
@SomeSPGuyWhoLikesLore wait until you hear about Samsung
roll on roll over
It reminds me of the superferry 12😢
Mitsubishi do be making everything huh
@YarisSedan my friend named it after takanashi hoshino from blue archive
@ShirakamiShimada bet
name is suspiciously familiar... but why?
@cyon i don't think its that bad, go give it a try
Hoshino mentioned: I updoot
that 13 drag points is hiding a large value inside it
too bad we cannot get to see the large ship that destroys your phone