KEYAKI was built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Shimonoseki Shipyard, and the 199.0 m–long vessel has about 14,300 GT (Japanese domestic gross tonnage) and a capacity for 286 passengers, about 150 trucks, and about 30 cars.

KEYAKI is the first ferry in Japan to adopt the latest energy-saving hull form, including a KATANA BOW and buttock-flow stern hull with ducktail. Propulsion resistance is suppressed by an energy-saving roll-damping system combining an anti-rolling tank and fin stabilizers. Together these innovations enable a 5% savings in energy compared to earlier vessels.

The interior of the ferry features open spaces including a three-story atrium at the entrance, elevators with clear walls and doors, and a forward salon with a two-story atrium. There is an open-air bath on the top deck and a multipurpose room for enjoying a variety of activities. A variety of cabins are available to provide maritime travel experiences that meet various needs.

Cabins consist of eight categories: “Suite” with a private balcony and facilities (2 passengers × 2 cabins); “Deluxe” with a private balcony and facilities (2 passengers × 16 cabins); “Japanese and Western-style State” with a shower and toilet (4 passengers × 8 cabins); “Western-style State” with a shower and toilet (2 passengers × 30 cabins); “State With Pets” with a shower and toilet (2 passengers × 5 cabins); “Tourist S” (1 passenger × 74 cabins); “Tourist A” (1 passenger × 44 cabins); and “(Truck) Driver’s Room” (1 passenger × 30 cabins).

KEYAKI and her running mate AKASHIA depart Otaru at 23:30 and arrive at Maizuru at 21:15 the following day. They depart Maizuru at 23:50 and arrive at Otaru at 20:45 the following day, as of November 2025.

KEYAKI’s sister, HAMANASU, is being built at MHI Shimonoseki and is expected to enter service in June 2026.

Specifications of the KEYAKI
LOA - 199m
Beam - 25.5m
Gross tonnage - 14,157
Service speed - 28.3 knots
Passengers - 286
Capacity - Approx. 150 trucks and 30 passenger cars

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