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MV Corran

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MV Corran at Ardgour
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Corran
NamesakeCorran, Nether Lochaber
OperatorThe Highland Council
Port of registryInverness, United Kingdom
RouteArdgour - Corran, Lochaber
BuilderGeorge Prior Engineering (Yorkshire) Ltd., Hull
Yard number360
Launched12 December 2000
In service2001
Identification
Statusin service
General characteristics
Class and typevehicle and passenger ferry
Tonnage351 gt
Length42 m (137.8 ft)
Beam15 m (49.2 ft)
Draft2.25m
Depth3 m (9.8 ft)
Installed powerCummins: Oil 4SA 2x12cyl (159 x 159mm), 1420bhp
Propulsion2 x Voith Schneider
Capacity28 cars
Notes[1][2]

MV Corran is a drive-through ferry built in 2001 and operated across Loch Linnhe on the west coast of Scotland.

History

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Built by George Prior Engineering (Yorkshire) Ltd. in Hull, Corran was fitted out in the William Wright Dock in February 2001,[3] and entered service later that year.

Layout

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MV Corran has a single car deck with offset bow and stern ramps.

Service

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MV Corran has operated the Corran Ferry, across Loch Linnhe since late 2001. She was built for this route, between Ardgour and Corran, allowing Rosehaugh to be retired after 32 years in service on various routes across the Highlands. Backup is provided by MV Maid of Glencoul. Planning for Corran's successor started in 2020.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Corran". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Corran". Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  3. ^ "CORRAN - IMO 9225990". ShipSpotting. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Corran Ferry Project". The Highland Council. Retrieved 8 December 2020.