MV Thorsvoe

MV Thorsvoe approaching Houton.
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Thorsvoe
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderCampbeltown Shipyard Ltd, Campbeltown
Yard number89
Completed1991
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Class IV
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage385
Length35 m (114.8 ft)
Beam9.5 m (31.2 ft)
Draft1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Rampsbow/stern
Installed power2 x 356kW
Speed10.55 knots (19.54 km/h; 12.14 mph)
Capacity121 passengers; 16 cars or approximately 75 tonnes
Notes[2]

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

History

MV Thorsvoe was built by Campbeltown Shipyard in Campbeltown in 1991.[2]

Service

MV Thorsvoe is kept as a relief vessel.

References

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