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MV Shapinsay

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

History

MV Shapinsay was built by Yorkshire Drydock in Kingston upon Hull in 1989.[2] She was refurbished and lengthened by 6m[3] in 2011 at an estimated cost of £1.5 million.[4]

Service

MV Shapinsay is normally allocated to the Inner Isles services between Kirkwall and Shapinsay.

References

  1. ^ "Shapinsay". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "MV Shapinsay" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Maritime Journal | Orkney ferry fleet targets upgrade". www.maritimejournal.com.
  4. ^ Scottish Government, St Andrew's House (18 March 2011). "MV Shapinsay to be made ship-shape". www2.gov.scot.
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