MV Eynhallow is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

MV Eynhallow at Tingwall.
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Eynhallow
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderAbels Shipbuilders, Bristol
Completed1987
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Class VIA/VI
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Length28.8 m (94.5 ft)
Beam7 m (23.0 ft)
Draft1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Installed power2 x 220.5kW
Speed10.5 knots (19.4 km/h; 12.1 mph)
Capacity50/95 passengers; 10 cars or approximately 40 tonnes
Crew3/4
Notes[2]

History

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MV Eynhallow was built by Abels Shipbuilders in Bristol in 1987.[2]

Service

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MV Eynhallow is normally used on the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre service.

References

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