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MV Varagen

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MV Varagen underway.
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Varagen
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderCochrane Shipbuilders, Selby
Completed1989
Identification
  • MMSI Number: 232000550[1]
  • IMO: 8818154
  • Callsign: MHBN9
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Class IIA/III
TypeRo-Ro Vehicle & Passenger Ferry
Tonnage928
Length49.85 m (163.5 ft)
Beam11.4 m (37.4 ft)
Draft3.006 m (9.9 ft)
Rampsbow/stern
Installed power2 x 790kW
Speed14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph)
Capacity142 passengers; 28 cars or approximately 180 tonnes
Notes[2]

MV Varagen is a Ro-Ro vehicle ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

History

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MV 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 11th November 2022, MV Varagen ran aground en route to Westray at around 18:45. There were no reports of casualties to crew or passengers. The Varagen made the outbound voyage to Westray but was then escorted back to Kirkwall by another Orkney Ferries vessel to assess any damage.

Service

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MV Varagen is normally used on Outer North Isles services, connecting Kirkwall with Eday, Sanday, Stronsay, and Westray.

References

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  1. ^ "Varagen". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "MV Varagen" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.