MV Isle of Lewis

Ferry Specification

General

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Type: Steel DSMV
Built: 1995
Launched: 18th April 1995
Entered Service: 31st July 1995
Owner: CMAL
Operator: Calmac Ferries Ltd.

Dimensions

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Length: 101.25m
Breadth: 18.52m
Draught: 4.19m
Gross Tonnage: 6753t

Capacity

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Passengers: 680
Cars: 123
Commercial: N/A
   

Technical specification

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Built by: Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd, Port Glasgow, Yard 678
Engine builders: Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd, Stockport
Machinery: N/A
Hoist & lifts: Mezzanine decks which operated by a system of wire pulleys, which are electrically controlled. These can be altered up or down depending on how many vehicles the operator wishes to carry.

Additional details

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Speed: 18kts
Callsign: MVNP4
Registered: Glasgow
Gaelic Name: Eilean Leodhais

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

CMAL consult with community over ferry provision for the Stornoway-Ullapool route

18 March 2011

Following a detailed assessment of ferry provision on the key Stornoway-Ullapool route, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), along with colleagues from CalMac Ferries and Scottish Government presented their findings at a public meeting this evening, to enable residents of Lewis and Harris to hear firsthand about future plans for this service.

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Consultants appointed by CMAL to investigate transport needs for Stornoway – Ullapool

20 October 2008

MVA Consultancy has been appointed to work with local communities and stakeholders after CMAL was instructed by the Scottish Government to commission a STAG appraisal to review access options for Stornoway – Ullapool. Now that the tendering process is complete and consultants are in place, a more detailed project plan will be prepared and suitable consultation meetings with all stakeholders will be organised.

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Stornoway – Ullapool transportation needs in the spotlight

06 June 2008

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has today started the tendering process necessary to commission a Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) appraisal to review ferry options for the Stornoway Ullapool route.

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