MV Dagalien
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Dagalien |
| Owner | Shetland Islands Council |
| Operator | SIC Ferries |
| Port of registry | Lerwick |
| Builder | Gdansk Shipbuilders, Poland |
| Completed | 2003 |
| In service | 2004 Onwards |
| Identification |
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| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 358 GT |
| Length | 65 m (213.3 ft) |
| Beam | 13.8 m (45.3 ft) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x MaK 6M20 Rated at 1200 kW @ 1000rpm each |
| Propulsion | 2 x Rolls Royce Aquamaster Thrusters |
| Speed | 11 knots |
| Capacity | 95 passengers, 31 cars |
MV Dagalien is a roll-on/roll-off passenger and car ferry that operates on the Yell service, operated by SIC Ferries. She is the sister ship of MV Daggri.[1]
History[]
The Dagalien was bought in 2003 along with MV Daggri.
In 2003 the ferry, which had been until now known only as B600/2, was named Dagalien and launched.
Layout[]
The vessel has a large car deck and an entrance[clarification needed] to the passenger lounge.
The passenger lounge is known as the 'Passenger Saloon'.
There is a passenger saloon with seats, tables, toilets, vending machines and a children's play area. There are two entrances to the passenger saloon.
Service[]
Along with its sister ship, MV Daggri, they operate between the ports of Toft (on the Shetland Mainland) and Ulsta (on the Island of Yell). The Ro-Ro ferries are owned and operated by Shetland Islands Council.
http://www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries/
References[]
- ^ "No: MV Dagalien & Daggri launched". Shetland Islands Council. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- 2003 ships
- Transport in Shetland