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MV Daggri

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History
United Kingdom
NameMV Daggri
OwnerShetland Islands Council
OperatorSIC Ferries
Port of registryLerwick
BuilderGnask Shipbuilders, Poland
Completed2003
General characteristics
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage358 GT
Length65 m (213.3 ft)
Beam13.8 m (45.3 ft)
Rampsbow/stern
Installed power2 x Volvos @ 370kW each
Speed11 knots
Capacity95 passengers, 31 cars

MV Daggari is a ro-ro passenger and car ferry that operates on the Yell service, operated by SIC Ferries. She is also sister ship of MV Dagalien.[1]

History

The Daggri was bought in 2003 along with MV Dagalien.

In 2003, the ferry which had been until now known only as B600/1 was named Daggri and launched.

Layout

The vessel has a big car deck and an entrance to the passenger lounge. The passenger lounge ("saloon") has seats, tables, toilets, vending machines and a children's play area. There are two entrances to the passenger saloon.

Service

Along with sister ship, Dagalien, do the North Isles service operated by SIC Ferries. The service links Toft, Mainland of Shetland and the small settlement of Yell, Ulsta.

References

  1. ^ "No: MV Dagalien & Daggri launched". Shetland Islands Council. Retrieved 25 May 2011.