Penghu Ferry
Ro-Ro Ship
Re-thinking the Maritime Public Travel System The Tai Hwa Ferry of yesterday was merely a vessel transporting cargo, people, and vehicles from the main island to Penghu. After 34 years of continuous service, its rusty and run-down appearance slowly showed traces of time. Penghu Ferry replaces Tai Hwa Ferry—the first experiment for the Taiwanese government to ‘design’ public transportation. It was a two-year collaboration with various stakeholders between Taiwan and Japan during COVID-19. Our concept?—We turned a ferry into a destination, extending the local traits of Penghu, and inviting visitors to experience the island before anchoring.
Client / ManufacturerDesign
Maritime & Port Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Taipei, TWTaiwan Navigation Co., Ltd.
Taipei, TWJC. Architecture & Design
Taipei, TWJohnny Chiu, Nora Wang, Tony Chen, Zona Chen, Aaron Li, Hank Li, Dino YuNaikai Zosen Corporation / NSS Nagasaki Sempaku Sobi Co. Ltd
Hiroshima, Nagasaki, JPDate of Launch
2023
Development Time
up to 24 Month
Target Regions
Asia
Target Groups
Consumers / Users, Public Sector / Government, "General Public"