BMT to design new RoPax ferry for Scottish waters
For the new project, BMT works closely with construction yard Strategic (Illustration: BMT Nigel Gee)
13. March 2017
| Editorial staff Ship&Offshore
The ferry is for Scottish ferry operator Pentland Ferries and BMT will be responsible for concept through to production design, working closely with Strategic Marine. The vessel will replace the ferry Pentalina that has been operating on the route from the Scottish mainland to the Orkney Islands since 2008. The new vessel will carry 98 cars or a combination of cars and trucks together with 430 passengers. The vessel will be 84.5m long, powered by four Yanmar 6EY17W engines giving a service speed of 16 knots. It will be built by Strategic Marine in Vietnam.
