MV Graemsay
MV Graemsay is a small passenger ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.
 MV Graemsay in Burray Sound, Orkney | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Graemsay |
| Owner | Orkney Islands Council |
| Operator | Orkney Ferries |
| Port of registry | Kirkwall |
| Builder | Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon |
| Completed | 1996 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | MCA Class IV/VI/VIA |
| Type | Small Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 81.87 |
| Length | 16.17 m (53.1 ft) |
| Beam | 6.08 m (19.9 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x 224kW |
| Propulsion | 2 x Volvo Penta D8 with Pumpjets |
| Speed | 9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph) |
| Capacity | 73 passengers; 2 cars or approximately 12 tonnes |
| Notes | [2] |
History
MV Graemsay was built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon in 1996.[2] Has been extended by 4.5m
Service
MV Graemsay is normally allocated to the South Isles - Graemsay & North of Hoy Service.
References
- "Graemsay". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- "MV Graemsay" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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