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'.
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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 |
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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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