| Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. | |
| Native Name: | 新日本海フェリー株式会社 |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Type: | Corporation |
| Location City: | Osaka |
| Location Country: | Japan |
| Industry: | Marine transportation |
is a marine transportation company based in Japan.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry collaborated with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding in demonstrating the first successful sea voyage using an unmanned, fully autonomous navigation system on January 17, 2022,[1] ferrying 240 kilometres, from Shinmoji in Northern Kyushu, to the Iyonada Sea, over seven hours, with a maximum speed of 26 knots.[2]
| Ship | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | Trucks | Cars | Speed | Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamanasu | 2004 | 16,810 | 224.5 m | 26.0 m | 746 | 158 | 66 | 31 | Maizuru - Otaru | |
| Akashia | 2004 | 16,810 | 224.5 m | 26.0 m | 746 | 158 | 66 | 31 | Maizuru - Otaru | |
| Suzuran (2nd Generation) | 2012 | 17,382 | 224.5 m | 26.0 m | 613 | 158 | 58 | 28 | Tsuruga - Tomakomai | |
| Suisen (2nd Generation) | 2012 | 17,382 | 224.5 m | 26.0 m | 613 | 158 | 58 | 28 | Tsuruga - Tomakomai |
| Ship | Built | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Passengers | Trucks | Cars | Speed | Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac | 2002 | 18,229 | 199.9 m | 26.5 m | 846 | 146 | 58 | 23 | Tsuruga - Niigata - Akita - Tomakomai | |
| Yuukari | 2002 | 18,229 | 199.9 m | 26.5 m | 846 | 146 | 58 | 23 | Tsuruga - Niigata - Akita - Tomakomai | |
| Lavender | 2017 | 14,125 | 197.5 m | 26.7 m | 600 | 150 | 22 | 24 | Niigata - Otaru | |
| Azalea | 2017 | 14,125 | 197.5 m | 26.7 m | 600 | 150 | 22 | 24 | Niigata - Otaru |
Shin Nihonkai Ferry operates from six terminals.[3]