MV Earl Sigurd

MV Earl Sigurd approaching Kirkwall.
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Earl Sigurd
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderMcTay Marine, Bromborough
Yard number87
Completed1990
Identification
General characteristics
Class & typeMCA Class IIA/III
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage771 gt
Length45 m (147.6 ft)
Beam11 m (36.1 ft)
Draft3.155 m (10.4 ft)
Rampsbow/stern
Installed power2 x 743kW
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Capacity91/190 passengers; 22 cars or approximately 100 tonnes
Notes[2]

MV Earl Sigurd is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries. It was built in 1989 by McTay Marine in Bromborough.[2] It is normally used on Outer North Isles services, connecting Kirkwall with Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray, Papay, and North Ronaldsay.

References

  1. ^ "Earl Sigurd". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "MV EarlSigurd" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.

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