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Shin Nihonkai Ferry has decided that its newly built vessel, Hamanasu, will enter service on September 1.
Although it had been scheduled to operate on the Maizuru–Otaru route from June 29, problems found during construction delayed the vessel’s delivery. It will enter service with the departure from Otaru at 11:30 p.m. and will thereafter operate according to the published sailing schedule.
Services scheduled to be operated by Hamanasu on August 30 and 31 will be canceled.