MV Leirna
 M.V Leirna turning to Starboard MV Leirna arriving in Bressay. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name: | MV Leirna |
| Owner: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Operator: | SIC Ferries |
| Port of registry: | Lerwick |
| Builder: | Ferguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow |
| Completed: | 1992 |
| Nickname(s): | "The Love Tub" |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | MCA Class IV |
| Type: | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage: | 420 GT |
| Length: | 32.45 m (106.5 ft) |
| Beam: | 10.7 m (35.1 ft) |
| Draft: | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
| Ramps: | bow/stern |
| Installed power: | 2 x Mitsubishi @ 313kW each |
| Propulsion: | Voith Schneider |
| Speed: | 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph) |
| Capacity: | 125 passengers; 20 cars or approximately 100 tonnes |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Notes: | [1] |
MV Leirna is a ro-ro ferry operated by SIC Ferries. Operating within Lerwick Harbour she is widely considered to be the Flagship of the SIC Ferries Fleet.
History
The Leirna was built by Ferguson Shipbuilders in 1992.
She is operated by SIC Ferries and provides the lifeline Bressay service between Bressay and Lerwick
Layout
The Leirna has a main car deck with 3 lanes for vehicles. There are two passenger saloons with excellent views across Lerwick harbour. Situated in the upper passenger saloon there is a Klix vending machine with a fantastic selection of hot and cold drinks. Each saloon has a toilet.
Service
The Leirna operates the Bressay Ferry Service linking Lerwick on the Shetland Mainland to Maryfield, Bressay. She was purpose built for this route.
References
- ↑ "MV Leirna" (PDF). SIC Ferries. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
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