LA PAZ, BCS. – Baja Ferries has registered the Cabo Star vessel , which will operate on the La Paz (Pichilingue)–Mazatlán route. This vessel will be able to offer a certified service, as it is a vessel with similar characteristics to the California Star, which operates on the La Paz–Topolobampo route.
“We invested in cutting-edge technology to have a vessel that fulfills our value proposition of safety, schedule compliance, and quality of service,” said Nino Liaño Egozcue, general director of Baja Ferries.
The 1.5 billion peso investment in the Cabo Star, which has a capacity of three thousand linear meters , represents a 20% increase compared to what was available at the México Star, which ceased operations this week on the La Paz–Mazatlán route.
During the flagging ceremony of the Cabo Star, Baja California Sur Governor Víctor Castro Cosío stated that this vessel will be the largest in the state and in Latin America, “representing the mobility of more than 250,000 people annually and more than 200,000 vehicles, which represents a boost to the development of the state and its population.”
Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Javier Mendoza Rosales, Deputy Director General of Liaison, Implementation, Management, Accidents and Maritime Casualties of the Captaincies and Maritime Affairs Unit (Unicapam), highlighted that the arrival of this vessel will allow for a vision of a more connected, competitive, sustainable and sustainable Mexico , “boosting maritime and merchant marine development.”
Nino Liaño emphasized that the Cabo Star flies the Mexican flag and has a 100% Mexican crew, a result of the development of the marina they identify with at Baja Ferries.
“Our approach is about service, not history, which is why we made investments in the Cabo Star aimed at improving the passenger experience,” said Nino Liaño, adding that to serve the 400 passengers, there are various options available, including the main lounge, the VIP lounge, four-passenger cabins with the option of expanding to a family area for eight, and the Star Suite.
“On this ship, we’re incorporating capsules for passengers or trucking operators who require a more comfortable space than lounges, but with the advantage of a type of isolation. We’re innovating with this solution,” said the CEO of Baja Ferries.
Another effect Baja Ferries will have with the incorporation of the Cabo Star will be to advance its commitment to reducing emissions , which was set to decrease by 70% by 2030. By 2025, with this new vessel, this commitment set in 2018 will be met. “With the Cabo Star, emissions will be reduced by 20% compared to those generated by the México Star,” he added.
