MV Geira
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| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Geira |
| Owner | Shetland Islands Council |
| Operator | SIC Ferries |
| Port of registry | Lerwick |
| Route | Bluemull Sound |
| Builder | Dunstons, Hestle and Millers |
| Completed | 1988 |
| In service | 1988 - 2005 (Whalsay) 2005 On wards (Bluemull Sound) |
| Out of service | Once a year for Dry docking |
| Identification |
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| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 226 GT |
| Length | 30 m (98.4 ft) |
| Beam | 9.5 m (31.2 ft) |
| Decks | 4 (2 Passenger) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x Kelvin TASC8 @ 470kW each |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Capacity | 60 passengers, About 10 cars |
MV Geira is a ro-ro passenger and car ferry that operates on the Bluemull sound service,[1] operated by SIC Ferries. She is the sister ship of MV Bigga.
Layout[]
The MV Geira has 2 Lane spaces on her car deck. Like most SIC Ferries her size she has a passenger lounge located beneath the car deck.
Service[]
Between 1988 and 2005, MV Geira operated on the Whalsay Sound route and then she was transferred to the Bluemull Sound route.
References[]
- ^ The Shetland Times, 'Geira problem hits Bluemull Sound ferry service' https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2017/04/12/geira-problem-hits-bluemull-sound-ferry-service,
Categories:
- 1988 ships
- Transport in Shetland