ROPAX for Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia to Zamboanga, Philippines - 200 to 400 pax + Commercial Cargo Space

VESSEL INFO

• Offer type Ship for charter
   
• Type Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship
   
• Width Min. 10 Max. 20 m
   
• Request made on: 2026-05-10
   

DESCRIPTION

Request for Ro-Pax Vessel Charter Information (Feasibility Study)

1. Contact Information:

Your Name: Azhar
Your Title: General Manager
Your Company Name: MDM Shipping Agency Sdn Bhd
Email Address: azhar@mdmshipping.com.my
Phone Number: +6012 3939 619


2. Purpose of Inquiry:

We are conducting a feasibility study for a new Ro-Pax service.
This inquiry is for informational purposes only and does not represent a commitment to charter at this stage.

3. Vessel Type:

Ro-Pax (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) Vessel

4. Route & Operational Details:

Intended Route: Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia to Zamboanga, Philippines (and return).
One-Way Sailing Time: Approximately 16 hours.
Operating Area: Southeast Asia (specify if there are any specific sea conditions or port limitations you're aware of).

5. Key Vessel Requirements:

Passenger Capacity: Between 200 and 400 passengers.
Cargo Capacity: We require significant vehicle deck space for commercial cargo in addition to passenger luggage.
Please specify estimated cargo volume/weight capacity available on the vehicle deck after accounting for passenger luggage (average 20kg per passenger).
Ability to accommodate various types of rolling cargo (e.g., trucks, cars, trailers). (not the most important)
Vessel Age: Preferably less than 20 years old.
Certifications: Must be SOLAS compliant and certified as seaworthy by a recognized classification society.
Flag State: (Optional, but if you have a preference or requirement, state it, e.g., "Preferably a flag state recognized for smooth operation in Southeast Asia.")

6. Charter Duration & Type:

Long-Term: 1-2 years
Short-Term: (Specify if you have a minimum or maximum, e.g., "minimum 3 months")
We are interested in both bareboat and time charter options; please indicate what you typically offer.

7. Information Requested from You:

Specifications of suitable available or upcoming Ro-Pax vessels (LOA, beam, draft, speed, year built, flag).
Detailed passenger capacity.
Detailed vehicle/cargo deck capacity (lane meters, number of cars/trucks, total freight weight capacity).
Estimated indicative charter rates (daily/monthly for both short-term and long-term, distinguishing between bareboat/time charter if possible).
Anticipated availability dates for suitable vessels.
Any additional operational costs to consider.