MV Bigga

MV Bigga is a ro-ro passenger and car ferry that operates on the Bluemull sound service, operated by SIC Ferries. She is the sister ship of MV Geira'.

History
United Kingdom
Name: MV Bigga
Owner: Shetland Islands Council
Operator: SIC Ferries
Port of registry: Lerwick
Route: Bluemull Sound
Builder: Dunstons, Hestle and Millers
Completed: 1991
In service: 1991 - 2003 (Yell sound) 2004 On wards (Bluemull Sound)
Out of service: Once a year for Dry docking
Identification:
General characteristics
Type: Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage: 274 GT
Length: 33.45 m (109.7 ft)
Beam: 10.32 m (33.9 ft)
Decks: 4 (2 Passenger)
Ramps: bow/stern
Installed power: 2 x Mitsubishi S6R2-MPTK @ 470kW each
Speed: 10 knots
Capacity: 60 passengers, About 15 cars

History

Bigga operated on the Yell Sound route between 1991 and 2004 when she then transferred to the Bluemull Sound route.

Layout

Bigga has a total of 3 Lane spaces on her car deck. Like most SIC Ferries her size, she has a passenger lounge located beneath the car deck.

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