Gozo Fast Ferry Ltd’s eco-friendly, high-speed passenger crafts have arrived from Singapore in time to start operating a shuttle service between Valletta and Gozo from June 1.

The 40-metre, state-of-the-art vessels, which come at an investment of €10 million, arrived on Thursday night on a 148-metre cargo ship and were being offloaded into the sea on Friday.

Built in 2018, the seacraft - Your Faith and Your Wisdom - come equipped with the latest environmental technology, advanced navigation capabilities, and can carry 300 passengers during each 45-minute trip.

“We have gone through great lengths to invest in quality, and our clients and the environment were foremost in our mind. In the coming days, we will be announcing our ferry schedules - once these are cleared by the authorities - together with a price mechanism that will be very competitive and attainable by all,” a company spokesman said.

The company, backed by Bianchi Group and Merill Investments, said the two sister vessels provided passenger safety equipment, a VIP section, wheelchair access, and enabled users to board with their bicycles.

Designed by Australian company Incat Crowther, the vessels come equipped with a fully integrated bar to serve cold and warm products and feature onboard entertainment. Free, on-board WiFi service will be available throughout the voyage.

The trip between Mġarr, Gozo, to the Grand Harbour in Valletta is intended to form part of the company’s vision for multimodal transport and Gozo Fast Ferry Ltd has been collaborating with Malta Public Transport, the operator of the bus service, to ensure users - including those who hold a Tallinja Card - are offered a value-added, seamless, fast journey, the company said.