Chelsea Group's new RoPax vessel, MV Trans-Asia 21 (TA 21), successfully completed its sea trials on April 13, 2021 conducted in Fukuoka, Japan. TA 21 measures 123 meters in length and has a gross registered tonnage (GRT) of 8,800 tons. It can carry a total of 1,085 passengers, 24 buses and 11 trucks. This is so far, the biggest Brand New RoPax built and for delivery to the Philippines. During its sea trials, MV Trans-Asia 21 easily reached its designed top speed of 20.1 knots and successfully hurdled all the necessary tests to ensure safe and efficient operation of the vessel. The ship was constructed at the Fukuoka Shipyard in Japan and internationally classified by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), one of the large and most reputable ship classification agencies in the world. Upon its delivery in the second quarter of 2021, TA 21 will be Chelsea Group's 12th and biggest brand-new RoPax made in Japan and designed specifically for operation in Philippine waters. TA 21 is the latest and another welcome addition to Chelsea's fleet of 76 vessels, composed of 22 roll-on/roll-off passenger vessels, 10 fastcrafts, 11 cargo ships, 16 tankers, 16 tugboats, and 1 floating dock, through its subsidiaries Chelsea Shipping Corp., Starlite Ferries Inc., Trans-Asia Shipping Lines Inc., and The Supercat Fast Ferry Corp. TA 21 will be deployed at a prime route giving the Filipino public affordable and quality service they deserve on board a brand-new and safe ship. TA 21 is scheduled for delivery the second quarter of 2021.