MV Earl Sigurd

MV Earl Sigurd is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries. It was built in 1989 by McTay Marine in Bromborough.[2] It is normally used on Outer North Isles service.

MV Earl Sigurd approaching Kirkwall.
History
United Kingdom
Name: MV Earl Sigurd
Owner: Orkney Islands Council
Operator: Orkney Ferries
Port of registry: Kirkwall
Builder: McTay Marine, Bromborough
Yard number: 87
Completed: 1990
Identification:
General characteristics
Class and type: MCA Class IIA/III
Type: Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage: 771 gt
Length: 45 m (147.6 ft)
Beam: 11 m (36.1 ft)
Draft: 3.155 m (10.4 ft)
Ramps: bow/stern
Installed power: 2 x 743kW
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Capacity: 91/190 passengers; 22 cars or approximately 100 tonnes
Notes: [2]

References

  1. "Earl Sigurd". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. "MV EarlSigurd" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.

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