Kumejima Ocean Jet

Kumejima Ocean Jet Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that operates a jetfoil (hydrofoil) high-speed passenger ferry service connecting Naha and Kumejima in Okinawa. The company was established in 2023 with the aim of realizing a regular jetfoil route, and it also plans a 'triangle route' linking remote islands, Naha, and Motobu. Its vessel, named 'Tsumugi', is a Boeing-developed fully submerged hydrofoil jetfoil with a capacity of 227 passengers.

Kumejima Ocean Jet Co., Ltd. was established in 2023 with the goal of launching a regular jetfoil high-speed ferry route. The company operates a jetfoil service connecting Naha and Kumejima, and also plans a 'triangle route' linking remote islands, Naha, and Motobu. Its vessel, 'Tsumugi', is a fully submerged hydrofoil jetfoil developed by an American aircraft manufacturer, featuring gas turbine-driven waterjet propulsion and automatic attitude control. The company's stated missions include revitalizing tourism to counter Kumejima's population decline and alleviating traffic congestion in the northern region by offering a new maritime transport option.

High-speed jetfoil ferry service connecting Naha, Kumejima, and Motobu, aiming to revitalize the local economy and create a sustainable tourism model.

• Jetfoil 'Tsumugi'

  A fully submerged hydrofoil jetfoil with a capacity of 227 passengers (including 18 VIP seats), maximum speed of 83 km/h (45 knots), overall length about 24 m, and gross tonnage 164 t.

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