MV Geira
MV Geira is a ro-ro passenger and car ferry that operates on the Bluemull sound service,[1] operated by SIC Ferries. She is the sister ship of MV Bigga.
| History | |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Geira |
| Owner | Shetland Islands Council |
| Operator | SIC Ferries |
| Port of registry | Lerwick |
| Route | Bluemull Sound |
| Builder | Dunstons, Hestle and Millers |
| Completed | 1988 |
| In service | 1988 - 2005 (Whalsay) 2005 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 | 226 GT |
| Length | 30 m (98.4 ft) |
| Beam | 9.5 m (31.2 ft) |
| Decks | 4 (2 Passenger) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x Kelvin TASC8 @ 470kW each |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Capacity | 60 passengers, About 10 cars |
Layout
The MV Geira has 2 Lane spaces on her car deck. Like most SIC Ferries her size she has a passenger lounge located beneath the car deck.
Service
Between 1988 and 2005, MV Geira operated on the Whalsay Sound route and then she was transferred to the Bluemull Sound route.
References
- The Shetland Times, 'Geira problem hits Bluemull Sound ferry service' https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2017/04/12/geira-problem-hits-bluemull-sound-ferry-service,
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