MV Varagen is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.
.jpg) MV Varagen underway.
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| Name | MV Varagen |
| Owner | Orkney Islands Council |
| Operator | Orkney Ferries |
| Port of registry | Kirkwall |
| Builder | Cochrane Shipbuilders, Selby |
| Completed | 1989 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | MCA Class IIA/III |
| Type | Ro-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry |
| Tonnage | 928 |
| Length | 49.85 m (163.5 ft) |
| Beam | 11.4 m (37.4 ft) |
| Draft | 3.006 m (9.9 ft) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x 790kW |
| Speed | 14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph) |
| Capacity | 142 passengers; 28 cars or approximately 180 tonnes |
| Notes | [2] |
History
editMV Varagen was built by Cochrane Shipbuilders, Selby in 1989,[2] to provide a service between Gills Bay, Near John O’ Groats, and Burwick, the southern tip of South Ronaldsay, Orkney.
On 11 November 2022, at about 6pm, Varagen ran aground en-route to Westray. There were no reports of injuries to crew or passengers. The Varagen made the outbound voyage to Westray after being freed by the tide, but was then escorted back to Kirkwall by tugs to assess any damage.[3]
Service
editMV Varagen is normally used on Outer North Isles services, connecting Kirkwall with Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, and Westray.
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Varagen (ship, 1989).
- ^ "Varagen". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b "MV Varagen" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "Rising tide frees run-aground Orkney ferry". BBC News. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2024.