MV Hebrides

On approach towards Uig, Skye, May 2015.
History
United Kingdom
Name
OwnerCaledonian Maritime Assets Limited
OperatorCaledonian MacBrayne
Port of registryGlasgow
RouteUig - Tarbert/Lochmaddy
BuilderFerguson Shipbuilders, Port Glasgow
Yard number708
Launched2 August 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II
Maiden voyage24 March 2001
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage5,506 gt
Length99 m (325 ft)
Beam15.8 m (51 ft 10 in)
Draught3.22 m (10 ft 7 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 × MAK 8 M32, Gear Box: 2 × Ulstein 1500 AGSC
  • Bow Thruster: 2 × Electric Ulstein 90TV, each thrust 7.0 tf (69 kN) thrust
Speed16.5 kn (31 km/h) (service)
Capacity612 passengers, 90 cars
Crew34
Notes

MV Hebrides (Scottish Gaelic: Innse Gall) is a ferry operated by Caledonian MacBrayne from Uig to Lochmaddy and Tarbert, the main settlements of North Uist and Harris respectively.

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