Hankyu Ferry has announced that its vessel Yamato, which operates on the Shin-Moji–Kobe route, will be out of service due to engine maintenance.
Following inspection work to assess the situation in detail, the company determined that an early restoration of service would be difficult. Sailings will be suspended from October 6 through January 3, 2027. Operating plans from January 4 onward have yet to be decided and will be announced once finalized.
Yamato has a gross tonnage of 16,292 tons, an overall length of 195 meters, and a beam of 29.6 meters. It can accommodate 663 passengers.
The route normally operates one round trip per day with two vessels, Yamato and Settsu. Settsu will continue operating.
