MV Bigga
MV Bigga is a ro-ro passenger and car ferry that operates on the Bluemull sound service, operated by SIC Ferries. She is the sister ship of MV Geira'.
| History | |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Bigga |
| Owner | Shetland Islands Council |
| Operator | SIC Ferries |
| Port of registry | Lerwick |
| Route | Bluemull Sound |
| Builder | Dunstons, Hestle and Millers |
| Completed | 1991 |
| In service | 1991 - 2003 (Yell sound) 2004 On wards (Bluemull Sound) |
| Out of service | Once a year for Dry docking |
| Identification |
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| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 274 GT |
| Length | 33.45 m (109.7 ft) |
| Beam | 10.32 m (33.9 ft) |
| Decks | 4 (2 Passenger) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x Mitsubishi S6R2-MPTK @ 470kW each |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Capacity | 60 passengers, About 15 cars |
History
Bigga operated on the Yell Sound route between 1991 and 2004 when she then transferred to the Bluemull Sound route.
Layout
Bigga has a total of 3 Lane spaces on her car deck. Like most SIC Ferries her size, she has a passenger lounge located beneath the car deck.
References
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