MV Graemsay

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MV Graemsay in Stromness Harbour.
Career (UK)
Name: MV Graemsay
Owner: Orkney Islands Council
Operator: Orkney Ferries
Port of registry: Kirkwall
Builder: Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon
Completed: 1996
Identification:

MMSI Number: 235019173[1]

Callsign: MWJJ2
General characteristics
Class & 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
Speed: 9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph)
Capacity: 73 passengers; 2 cars or approximately 12 tonnes
Notes: [2]

MV Graemsay is a small passenger ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

History

MV Graemsay was built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon in 1996.[2]

Service

MV Graemsay is normally allocated to the South Isles - Graemsay & North of Hoy Service.

References

  1. "Graemsay". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "MV Graemsay". Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013. 
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