MV Lochnevis
 MV Lochnevis calls at Canna | |
| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: |
MV Lochnevis Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nibheis |
| Namesake: | Loch Nevis |
| Owner: | Caledonian MacBrayne |
| Port of registry: | Glasgow |
| Route: | Mallaig to Small Isles |
| Builder: | Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon[1] |
| Cost: | £5,500,000 |
| Launched: | 8 May 2000[2] |
| In service: | 1 November 2001 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 9209063[3] Callsign: ZQGW3 |
| Status: | in service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | ro-ro vehicle ferry |
| Tonnage: | 941 GRT; DWT[4] |
| Length: | 49.2 metres (161.4 ft)[1] |
| Beam: | 11.4 metres (37.4 ft)[1] |
| Installed power: | Cummins KTA-38-M2 vee type |
| Propulsion: | Machinery: 3x 12-cyl. 4 S.C.S.A. (159 x 159mm) reduction geared to three directional twin propeller units. 3,039 bhp. Two thwartship thrust propellers forward. |
| Speed: | 13 knots |
| Capacity: | 190 passengers and 14 cars |
MV Lochnevis is a Caledonian MacBrayne ferry operating in the Small Isles of Scotland.
Contents
History
The Lochnevis was launched by Sarah Boyack and Captain John MacArthur at Ailsa Shipbuilding, Troon on 6 May 2000 and entered service on 1 November 2001.
Layout
Lochnevis' large stern vehicle ramp dominates her appearance. This allows her to berth a considerable distance from a slipway, protecting her exposed azi-pod propulsion systems in shallow waters.[2] She can hold 190 passengers and 14 cars. The car deck is also used for goods for the islands. The starboard gangway entrance is used at Canna.[2]
Forward of the car deck is crew accommodation, with the cafeteria, serving area and galley above. On the next deck, the observation lounge has seating arranged diagonally. Officers accommodation lies forward of the lounge, while heavy side doors lead to the open deck.[2]
Passengers can enjoy the view ahead from an open bow - a rarity on current Western Isles ferries. Aft of the lounge is outside seating, again laid out in a diagonal arrangement. Further aft are the fast rescue craft (port) and a single funnel and the hydraulic goods crane (starboard).[2] The bridge, above the lounge, was designed by Captain John MacArthur and the Chief Engineer at the time. It provides all-round visibility.[2]
Service
Lochnevis replaced the 20-year old MV Lochmor on the Small Isles service. She serves the islands of Eigg, Canna, Rùm and Muck from Mallaig, taking 7 hours for a round of the four islands, compared with ten hours by her predecessor. Initially, Lochnevis, like Lochmor, at islands apart from Canna, was met by a ferry boat. In the years following her introduction, new piers and slipways have been built on all the islands, allowing Lochnevis to berth stern-in.[2]
During the winter, Lochnevis adds the Mallaig – Armadale roster, while MV Coruisk is on the Clyde. In the early years, she was relieved by MV Pioneer, but since that vessel's sale, MV Raasay and various charter boats have been used.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "MV Loch Nevis". CalMac. http://www.calmac.co.uk/mv_loch_nevis.html. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "History of Lochnevis". Ships of Calmac. http://www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk/h_lochnevis.asp. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
- ↑ "Ships Index: L6". World Shipping Register. http://e-ships.net/index/L6.shtml. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
- ↑ "Lochnevis". Ships of Calmac. http://www.shipsofcalmac.net/profile_lochnevis.asp. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
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