MV Bigga
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| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | MV Bigga |
| Owner | Shetland Islands Council |
| Operator | SIC Ferries |
| Port of registry | Lerwick |
| Route | Bluemull Sound |
| Builder | Dunstons, Hestle and Millers |
| Completed | 1991 |
| In service | 1991 - 2003 (Yell sound) 2004 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 | 274 GT |
| Length | 33.45 m (109.7 ft) |
| Beam | 10.32 m (33.9 ft) |
| Decks | 4 (2 Passenger) |
| Ramps | bow/stern |
| Installed power | 2 x Mitsubishi S6R2-MPTK @ 470kW each |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Capacity | 60 passengers, About 15 cars |
MV Bigga is a ro-ro passenger and car ferry that operates on the Bluemull sound service, operated by SIC Ferries. She is the sister ship of MV Geira'.
History
Bigga operated on the Yell Sound route between 1991 and 2004 when she then transferred to the Bluemull Sound route.
Layout
Bigga has a total of 3 Lane spaces on her car deck. Like most SIC Ferries her size, she has a passenger lounge located beneath the car deck.