About Oceanjet
Ocean Fast Ferries Inc., a wholly owned Filipino corporation, located at PPA Warehouse Building, Pier 1, North Reclamation area is the owner and operator of a fastcraft (fast passenger boats) serving presently strategic routes in Luzon, Visayas and soon Mindanao areas.
Ocean Fast Ferries, Inc. traces its origins to the late 1990s, when it was established as Socor Shipping Line with a single vessel, M/V Oceanjet 1. Initially, the company pursued a conservative growth strategy, focusing on establishing reliable operations rather than rapid expansion.
A significant turning point occurred in 2001, when the company acquired its second vessel, M/V Oceanjet 2, and concurrently transitioned to the name Ocean Fast Ferries Corporation. This period marked the beginning of a more ambitious phase, with the acquisition of three new sister ships—Oceanjet 3, Oceanjet 5, and Oceanjet 6—constructed in Hong Kong between 2001 and 2003.
The company’s expansion continued into the next decade. In 2011, Ocean Fast Ferries introduced Ocean Jet 8, the first vessel in its fleet to be designed by Global Marine Design of Australia. The marine kits for these vessels were manufactured in Australia and subsequently assembled at Golden Dragon Shipyard in Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines, reflecting the company’s commitment to incorporating international expertise and local craftsmanship.
Oceanjet2 was the second vessel to be acquired and with all the mastery based on experience the rest is now history. The company decided to change their name into what is now known as Ocean Fast Ferries Incorporated. Now bigger than ever yet humble in many ways the company presently has nineteen (19) high speed craft in its fleet. With its motto “taking you there fast and easy”, the company has created a niche in the market who loves to be pampered and finds Oceanjet easy to deal with.
Oceanjet offers service flexibility considering the markets discriminating and demanding taste. Confined but comfortable smoking areas were set up both in the terminal and on board the craft. The only one in the industry that offers airline buckets that reclines or tilts to comfortable wishes in its business class accommodation.
Flat plasma televisions that beams out the much sought after latest and vintage box office movies on board for complete viewing entertainment during the entire trip and branded by many as a high speed floating cinemas. Oceanjet ever adapting to the changing times and market needs have continuously innovated to meet all this demands of the times.
Ocean Fast Ferries Inc., lean and mean set-up assures the riding public quick attention to their concerns as personnel are empowered on certain areas, else the lean set-up allows vital concerns to reach the ears of the concerned department team leader in a snap.
As of September 2024, Ocean Fast Ferries serves 13 key destinations across the Philippines and operates a fleet of 17 modern vessels, maintaining its position as a leading provider of high-speed ferry services in the region.
As of September 2025, Ocean Fast Ferries are now acquiring and buying more vessels to serve the Filipino people and tourists around the world.
Visit the OceanJet’s Official Website at www.oceanjet.net

