Baja Ferries , a Mexican maritime transport and logistics company, presented the Cabo Star , its new flagship in the port of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, which will strengthen connectivity on the Mazatlán-La Paz route .

With capacity for 400 passengers and more than three linear meters of cargo, the Cabo Star is positioned as the largest and most modern ferry of its kind in Latin America.

The ship features 70 cabins, 24 sleeper capsules, a restaurant, recreational areas, a VIP lounge, pet-friendly spaces , an outdoor bar, and onboard internet , offering a comprehensive travel experience that makes the journey part of the destination.

“With this ship, the experience of those who embark to or from Mazatlán is elevated, making the ferry not just a journey, but a part of this great destination. We know that Mazatlán has built a vibrant identity as a tourist destination that relies on quality, experience, and the warmth of its people,” said Nino Liaño, CEO of Baja Ferries.

The presentation ceremony took place aboard the ship and brought together authorities from all three levels of government, including the head of the Sinaloa Tourism Secretariat , Mireya Sosa Osuna; the Chief of Staff of the Fourth Naval Region, Vice Admiral Alberto Meléndez; and the Director General of the National Port System Administration (Asipona) in Mazatlán , Rear Admiral Mariel Aquileo Ancona Infanzón, among others.

Mireya Sosa celebrated the arrival of Cabo Star as a strategic investment that strengthens Mazatlán’s competitiveness .

“We recognize Baja Ferries because this historic investment reflects not only its capacity and innovation, but also its commitment to the sustainability and economic and social development of the region,” he said.

The presentation of the Cabo Star vessel included a guided tour of its facilities for attendees. Last July, the company officially launched the Cabo Star, an investment exceeding 1.5 billion pesos .

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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. 

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Throughout its 23-year history, Baja Ferries has maintained a dynamic of modernizing its fleet that has led it to replace its vessels in an average of 18 months , as Nino Liaño , the company’s general director, stated to T21 before the end of 2024 .

A new ship will begin service in mid-July , thus maintaining its dynamic approach of renewing its vessels every 18 months. This ship will replace the Mexico Star, which will no longer be part of its fleet. This will allow it to increase its capacity on the Mazatlán–Pichilingue (La Paz) route .

“It’s a ship that boasts cutting-edge technology. We’ve invested in the technical side to maintain our value proposition, which is based on safety, schedule adherence, and service,” Nino Liaño told T21.

According to the executive, the incorporation of this vessel will allow them to continue supporting their business logic in three pillars .

“First, it will give us the opportunity to continue supplying Baja California with an incremental capacity of 1,000 more units per month, which is 12 linear kilometers to supply,” Liaño explained.

Secondly, by incorporating a new, efficient vessel , “it aligns with our value proposition of reducing emissions. We are making progress in generating 65% fewer emissions based on our 2017 record, and our goal is to reach 70% by 2030,” he stated.

It will also strengthen Baja Ferries’ tourism offering , both for passengers and operators.

With this vessel, which is a sister ship to the California Star that provides services between Topolobampo and Pichilingue, Baja Ferries will be able to standardize its value proposition on both routes , with differentiated services. In the case of Mazatlán, the route is covered in 13 hours, while in Topolobampo it is done in eight hours.

Based on what Nino Liaño described, the arrival of the new vessel will strengthen its service offering, which begins with boarding at the port of origin and will serve to boost connectivity with Baja California Sur.

Regarding cargo capacity, Nino Liaño anticipated that it will evolve according to market needs, for which the new customer experience area will allow for increased service levels, such as boarding and disembarking, which will be improved by 70% compared to the time required on the previous vessel, the Mexico Star.

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