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THE FLEET - St Roganvald
Main The Fleet St Rognvald
Entering Aberdeen Harbour Active Northern Isles Fleet Member:
 VESSEL LINKS:
Ships's History:
Past Crew
 REGULAR ROUTE:
Aberdeen - Lerwick (Freight)

 

 Picture Credit: SoC Collection
 VESSEL DETAILS:
Type: Steel MV
Ordered By: TBC
Built: 1970
Cost: TBC
Launched: 4th September 1970
Acquired: 1989
Entered Service: 1989
Disposed: TBC
 DIMENSIONS:
Length: 103.70m
Breadth: 18.78m
Draught: 5.03m
Gross Tonnage: 5297
 CARRYING CAPACITIES:
Passengers: 12
Cars: 330
Crew: TBC
Lifeboats: 2 rigid boats plus inflatable liferafts
 TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Builders: Orenstein & Koppel AG, Lubeck, Germany
Yard No:
671
Engine Builders: Krupp MAK
Machinery: 2 x MAK 8M551AK Diesel providing 5000 kW
Hoist & Lifts:
 ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Speed: 17 kts
Callsign: GJWT
Registered: Aberdeen
Launched by: TBC
Named after: Long Tradition of Naming North Boats 'St'
Gaelic Name: N/A
 REMARKS:
Vessel had lift (large enough for tug and 15 metre trailer) to upper (weather) deck. Main hold was 6 lanes in width, ramp to lower hold that was fitted with fixed half decks designed to carry 2 levels of cars making her a very efficient and versatile ship for her size.

 SoC Links:
To see a more detailed description and some photos of the islands this vessel serves or has served, visit Undiscovered Scotland and follow their links.


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