MV Loch Shira
Ferry specification
General
| Type | Steel DSMV |
|---|---|
| Built | 2006 |
| Launched | 8th Dec 2006 |
| Entered service | 2nd June 2007 |
| Owner | CMAL |
| Operator | Calmac Ferries Ltd. |
Dimensions
| Length | 54.27m |
|---|---|
| Breadth | 13.90m |
| Draught | 1.80m |
| Gross Tonnage | 1024 |
Capacity
| Passengers | 250 |
|---|---|
| Cars | 24 |
| Commercial | N/A |
| Unaccompanied trailers |
Technical specification
| Built by | Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd, Port Glasgow, Yard 721 |
|---|---|
| Engine builders | Main Enines: 2 x 559bkW at 1800rpm. Auxilary Generators: Cummins / Stamford, 113 Kw. Propulsion Units: Voith 16 R5 rated at 540 Kw at 625 rpm |
| Machinery | N/A |
| Hoist & lifts | N/A |
Additional details
| Speed | 10kts |
|---|---|
| Callsign | MQPQ9 |
| Registered | Glasgow |
| Gaelic name | Loch Siora |