MV Eynhallow

MV Eynhallow is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

MV Eynhallow at Tingwall.
History
United Kingdom
Name: MV Eynhallow
Owner: Orkney Islands Council
Operator: Orkney Ferries
Port of registry: Kirkwall
Builder: Abels Shipbuilders, Bristol
Completed: 1987
Identification:
General characteristics
Class and type: MCA Class VIA/VI
Type: Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Length: 28.8 m (94.5 ft)
Beam: 7 m (23.0 ft)
Draft: 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Installed power: 2 x 220.5kW
Speed: 10.5 knots (19.4 km/h; 12.1 mph)
Capacity: 50/95 passengers; 10 cars or approximately 40 tonnes
Crew: 3/4
Notes: [2]

History

MV Eynhallow was built by Abels Shipbuilders in Bristol in 1987.[2]

Service

MV Eynhallow is normally used on the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre service.

References
  1. "Eynhallow". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. "MV Eynhallow" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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