MV Graemsay

MV Graemsay is a small passenger ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

MV Graemsay in Burray Sound, Orkney
History
United Kingdom
Name	MV Graemsay
Owner	Orkney Islands Council
Operator	Orkney Ferries
Port of registry	Kirkwall
Builder	Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon
Completed	1996
Identification	MMSI number: 235019173[1] Callsign: MWJJ2
Status	Active
General characteristics
Class & type	MCA Class IV/VI/VIA
Type	Small Passenger Ferry
Tonnage	81.87
Length	16.17 m (53.1 ft)
Beam	6.08 m (19.9 ft)
Draft	1.95 m (6.4 ft)
Ramps	bow/stern
Installed power	2 x 224kW
Propulsion	2 x Volvo Penta D8 with Pumpjets
Speed	9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph)
Capacity	73 passengers; 2 cars or approximately 12 tonnes
Notes	[2]

History

MV Graemsay was built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon in 1996.^[2] Has been extended by 4.5m

Service

MV Graemsay is normally allocated to the South Isles - Graemsay & North of Hoy Service.