Northlink Ferries MV Hamnavoe - Further Ferry Information and Vessel Description Northlink Ferries' car and passenger ferry, MV Hamnavoe operates across the Pentland Firth to Orkney. MV Hamnavoe was introduced to the service in 2003, the first ferry to have been specifically built for the Pentland Firth route. Hamnavoe, the old Norse name for Stromness, means 'Home Port' or 'Safe Haven'. MV Hamnavoe was the third vessel in build sequence at the Aker Finnyards in Finland. For full information on Northlink Ferries - Click Here.
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Northlink Ferries' onboard facilities include passenger lounges and bars, a self service restaurant, a children's playroom, a sun deck and a games room. 2- and 4-berth cabins are all en-suite. There are specially-adapted cabins for the disabled and wheelchair access throughout the ship.
MV Hamnavoe operates the Pentland Firth lifeline ferry service between Scrabster in Caithness and Stromness in Orkney. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes. She sails up to six times a day, and carries approximately 155,000 passengers every year. During the summer, overnight accommodation is available on board in Stromness before the 6.30am sailing. |
Northlink Ferries MV Hamnavoe Ferry Statistics
- Length - 112 m
- Breadth - 18.5 m
- Draught - 4.4 m
- Speed - 19 knots
- Engines - 2 x Krupp MaK 9M32C
- Built - 2002
- Yard - Aker Finnyards, Finland
- Propellers - 3x Voith Schneider
- Cars - 95
- Passengers - 600
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