MV Leirna

MV Leirna turning to starboard arriving in Bressay.
History
United Kingdom
Name	MV Leirna
Owner	Shetland Islands Council
Operator	SIC Ferries
Port of registry	Lerwick
Route	Bressay to Lerwick
Builder	Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow
Laid down	1991
Completed	1992
In service	1992
Identification	IMO number: 9050199
Motto	"Handles Doon!"
General characteristics
Class and type	MCA Class IV
Type	Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage	420 GT
Length	32.45 m (106.5 ft)
Beam	10.7 m (35.1 ft)
Draft	1.72 m (5.6 ft)
Ramps	MacGregor bow/stern
Installed power	2 x Mitsubishi @ 313kW each
Propulsion	Voith Schneider
Speed	22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Boats & landing craft carried	1 DOTI, 2 Liferafts
Capacity	80 passengers; 20 cars or approximately 100 tonnes
Crew	4
Notes	[1]

MV Leirna is a double ended ro-ro ferry operated by SIC Ferries. She operates between Bressay and Lerwick.

History[]

As vehicles grew in size and more and more islanders started to drive, the need for a larger ferry was identified. The previous Bressay ferry M.V Grima was simply too small for Bressay's needs. Plans were drawn up for a larger modern ferry, the Leirna. The Leirna was built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in 1992. As one of the first "New" ferries in the SIC she is widely considered the flagship of the fleet.

She is operated by the local authority and provides the lifeline Bressay service between Bressay and Lerwick

Layout[]

The Leirna has a main car deck with 3 lanes for vehicles. There are two passenger saloons with excellent views across Lerwick harbour. Situated in the upper passenger saloon there is a vending machine with a selection of hot and cold drinks. Each saloon has a toilet.

Service[]

The Leirna operates the Bressay Ferry Service linking Lerwick on the Shetland Mainland to Maryfield, Bressay. She was purpose built for this route.

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