MV Caledonian Isles
Ferry specification
General
| Type | Steel DSMV |
|---|---|
| Built | 1993 |
| Launched | 25th May 1993 |
| Entered service | 25th August 1993 |
| Owner | CMAL |
| Operator | Calmac Ferries Ltd. |
Dimensions
| Length | 94.00m |
|---|---|
| Breadth | 15.80m |
| Draught | 3.20m |
| Gross Tonnage | 5221 |
Capacity
| Passengers | 1000 |
|---|---|
| Cars | 92 |
| Commercial | 3.20m |
| Unaccompanied trailers |
Technical specification
| Built by | Richards Shipbuilders, Lowestoft |
|---|---|
| Engine builders | Mirlees Blackstone Ltd, Stockport |
| Machinery | Bow Thruster: Caterpillar Diesels approx 700HP |
| Hoist & lifts | 2x hoistable mezzanine decks (port & starboard). If either the port or starboard mezzanine decks are deployed, capacity is 88 lane metres plus 48 restricted (car only) spaces. If both mezzanine decks are deployed capacity is 25 lane metres plus 99 restricted (car only) spaces. |
Additional details
| Speed | 15kts |
|---|---|
| Callsign | MRAB8 |
| Registered | Glasgow |
| Gaelic name | Eileanan Chaledonia |