Ferry specification

General

TypeSteel MV
Built2002
Launched2001
Entered service2002
OwnerCMAL
OperatorNorthLink Ferries

Dimensions

Length125m
Breadth19.5m
Draught5.3m
Gross Tonnage11230

Capacity

Passengers600
Cars125
Commercial
Unaccompanied trailers

Technical specification

Built byAker Finnyards
Engine buildersMAK
Machinery4 x 5,400 kW (MaK6M43),500 rpm,total 21,600 kW Aux: 2 x 1,520 kW /1,805 kBA
Hoist & lifts

Additional details

Speed24kts
CallsignVSTY6
RegisteredKirkwall
Gaelic nameHrossey