Ferry specification

General

TypeSteel DSMV
Built2000
Launched8th May 2000
Entered service20th Nov 2000
OwnerCMAL
OperatorCalmac Ferries Ltd.

Dimensions

Length49.20m
Breadth11.40m
Draught-
Gross Tonnage941

Capacity

Passengers190
Cars10
CommercialN/A
Unaccompanied trailers

Technical specification

Built byAilsa Shipbuilding, Troon, Yard 941
Engine buildersCummins KTA-38-M2 vee type
MachineryThree 12-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (159 x 159mm) reduction geared to three directional twin propeller units. 3,039 bhp. Two athwartship thrust propellers forward.
Hoist & lifts1x Hiab Crane

Additional details

Speed13kts
CallsignZQGW3
RegisteredGlasgow
Gaelic nameLoch Nibheis