MV Hebridean Isles

Ferry Specification

General

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Type: Steel DSMV
Built: 1985
Launched: 4th July 1985
Entered Service: 5th Dec 1985
Owner: CMAL
Operator: Calmac Ferries Ltd.

Dimensions

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Length: 85.15m
Breadth: 15.80m
Draught: 3.11m
Gross Tonnage: 3040t

Capacity

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Passengers: 511
Cars: 68
Commercial: N/A
   

Technical specification

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Built by: Cochranes Shipbuilders Ltd, Selby, Yard 130.
Engine builders: Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd, Stockport
Machinery:
Hoist & lifts: Vehicle hoist with side ramps attached located aft of the main superstructure

Additional details

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Speed: 15kts
Callsign: GFMJ
Registered: Glasgow
Gaelic Name: Eileanan Innse Gall

Live Tracking

Live tracking for this vessel

Tracking is not available for all vessels. Tracking is provided by a 3rd party service. CMAL is not responsible for the punctuality or timetable of the ferry, this is the responsibility of the operator.

News items related to this ferry

NTM 57/12: Alteration of AtoN Light Characteristics Port Ellen, Islay

24 September 2012

Mariners are advised that the light characteristics of the following aids to navigation located at Port Ellen, Islay have been altered and sanctioned to improve navigational information for mariners in the vicinity of the pier.

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CMAL response to heavy berthing at Port Ellen

15 November 2010

Following the heavy berthing of MV Hebridean Isles at Port Ellen on Friday 5th November, an engineering inspection of the roundhead and pier was undertaken. Based on the recommendations of this inspection, CMAL has instructed Calmac Ferries Ltd to exercise caution when using the pier in adverse weather conditions and minimise use of the roundhead during berthing operations. The safety of all port users is a priority to CMAL and we will continue to monitor the pier structures while the pier remains in use. We will be working closely with CFL in this regard. Closure of the port for reconstruction work is planned for Spring 2011 and remains on programme.

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