43m Open Sea Japanese Ferry "Himeshima Maru No 2"
The Tale of Himeshima Maru No 2
[i] The Ferry That Used To Dominate The Sawyer Isles [/i]
In the early 1990s, a new ferry was under construction at the Usuki Shipyard in Japan. Work commenced on September 9, 1991, and by March 19, 1992, the ship was prepared for launch. She received the name Himeshima Maru No. 2, a functional vessel with a straightforward objective: link the port of Imi on Kyūshū to Himeshima Island.
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To the residents of those tiny villages, the ferry represented more than merely a vessel. She became integrated into their everyday routines transporting students to school, shopkeepers and fishermen to the market, and families across the open sea. Prior to her arrival, travel was challenging, but after she began her service, the island and mainland seemed more connected than ever.
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Following years of consistent effort, her position in Japan gradually diminished as more recent ships arrived. Rather than being retired, she was acquired by [b]Sawyer Marine Transportation Corporation[/b] renamed [b]Sawyer Shuttle Ferry 21[/b](she was bought back in 2015), A new modern Himeshima Maru No 2 replaced her. With new ownership, she departed far from her original waters and was assigned a new course to the scattered Irish Island of Sawyer, began her new assigned route from Terminal Spycakes to Terminal Camodo.
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In this new environment, the ferry became significant again, transporting laborers and locals daily. She performed her tasks silently and dependably, just as she always had. However, once a railway bridge was finally constructed to link the two terminals, her service became unnecessary.
After the bridge that connects from Terminal Camodo to Terminal Spycakes,she was relocated to North Harbor to enter service again as the captain doesn't want it to be "useless" she was there again to operate, and till now she is still operating in the same area.
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The Real Inspired design Himeshima Maru no 2 ( I was going to add her crane but i just want it clean on the top deck but the newly planned Ferry Ooshima has one i might add it )
Nonetheless, numerous individuals recalled her. For them, Himeshima Maru No. 2 represented more than just a steel vessel it was the connection that united two communities prior to the advent of larger projects and quicker transportation.
Her tale is straightforward, yet it demonstrates how even small vessels can significantly impact people's lives, not just once, but on two separate occasions in different regions of the globe
Sawyer Facts !
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[*] Himeshima Maru No 2 replaced the old Geiyo Ferries that operated in Terminal Spycakes to Terminal Camodo with new generation of Ferries replacing [b]Daisan Oshima(SSF23)[/b] and [b]Daijuu Kanon(SSF17)[/b]. With her new rival [b]"Ferry Ooshima"[/b] [b](Sawyer Shuttle Ferry 28)[/b] a rear ramp ferry built in 1998 capable of competing with our Himeshima Maru no 2
[*] Back in 2017, she was run aground in near Terminal Spycakes as her Depth Meter malfunctioned and causes her hull to contact its shallow waters near the beach of Dreimor Airstrip, Thankfully 56 passengers and 6 crews were rescued by the [i]Sawyer Coast Guard[/i]. The Sawyer Disaster Risk Management investigated the vessel for potential oil spill but it was confirmed false, after that when it was high tide she was pulled by a Tug named "Shelly 01" back to Terminal Spycakes to operate.
[*] She also has new rival Ferry that operates in the same route named [b] " Sawyer Shuttle Ferry 28 "(planned next month) [/b] she is more modern and agile more maneuverable built in the same country Japan.
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Functions and Specifications
LOA
43.75m
LWL
43.5m
LBP
42.25m
Breadth
8.80m
Draft
2m
Depth
3.5m
Displacement
63,500/63T
Service Speed
12kn/15.5kn
RPM
720/1100
Fuel Capacity
18,000L/ Reserve: 6500L
Horsepower Output
900
Port of Registry
Oita, Himeshima
Time Built
September 9, 1991-March 19, 1992
Operator
Himeshima Village Ferry Services
Route
Imi To Himeshima
Built Place
Usuki Shipyard
Construction Number
1616
How To Start Up Himeshima You Ask?
[b]Step 1: Head To The Engine Room Located Near The Right Side Entrance
Step 2: Turn On The Electric Breakers Labeled "Main Power" "Portside Engine Breaker" "Starboard Engine Breaker"On The Control Box Panel.
Step 3: Turn On The Switches Below The Engine Circuit Breaker Labeled "Coolant Fan/Pump Switch"
Step 4: Head To Both Engines And Turn On The Valves In Yellow Color And Red (2 On The Starboard) ( 2 On The Portside ) Then Turn On The Keys That Is Labeled "Fuel Pump" On Each Sides.
Step 5: Finally Turn On Both Engine Electric Circuit Breaker Near Her Throttle And Key, Then Turn On The Master Key And Your Good To Go [/b]
How To Use Her Ramp
[b] It's Located Near Her Ramp On The Portside (Left) With A Hatch Labeled "Hydraulics Housing", After That Turn On The Electric Circuit Breaker Labeled "Hydraulics Ramp Breaker" (Also Use Mag All Switch When Docking To Reduce Speed When The Ramp Touches The Pier) [/b]
Credits And Original Creators
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[*] thirteen's 3D Radar Screen
[*] Zizo's Autopilot
[*] Mr Lennyn's True Wind 1x2 Monitor
[*] MRNJersey's And Secha's Throttle Controller
[*] Tiggrer's Decoration Xml Pack
[*] Kharstrom' Decoration Pack
[*] Mr Lennyn's Sawyer News TV
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Hydraulics Inspired by PrimeKing's MF Buvik and SecHa's Blue Sea & Holaijeun so huge credits for them
i forgot some of the microcontroller i added but if you noticed it state your name in the comments ill update it
Like And Award Is Greatly Appreciated ! ! ! \(• ⩊ •)/
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