MV Varagen is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.
.jpg) MV Varagen underway.
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| History | |
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| Name | MV Varagen |
| Owner | Orkney Islands Council |
| Operator | Orkney Ferries |
| Port of registry | Kirkwall |
| Builder | Cochrane Shipbuilders, Selby |
| Completed | 1989 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | MCA Class IIA/III |
| Type | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 928 |
| Length | 49.85 m (163.5 ft) |
| Beam | 11.4 m (37.4 ft) |
| Draft | 3.006 m (9.9 ft) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x 790kW |
| Speed | 14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph) |
| Capacity | 142 passengers; 28 cars or approximately 180 tonnes |
| Notes | [2] |
History edit
MV Varagen was built by Cochrane Shipbuilders, Selby in 1989.[2] to provide a service between Gills Bay, Near John O’ Groats, and Burwick, the southern tip of South Ronaldsay, Orkney.
On 11th November 2022, MV Varagen ran aground en route to Westray at around 18:45. There were no reports of casualties to crew or passengers. The Varagen made the outbound voyage to Westray but was then escorted back to Kirkwall by another Orkney Ferries vessel to assess any damage.
Service edit
MV Varagen is normally used on Outer North Isles services, connecting Kirkwall with Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, and Westray.
References edit
- ^ "Varagen". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b "MV Varagen" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
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