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Pentland Ferries New Vessel Nears Home Waters
A catamaran ferry built to run between Caithness and Orkney is due to reach the isles on Tuesday. Pentland Ferries' Pentalina has recently finished construction in the Philippines.
On the journey from the Pacific, the crew took security measures as it passed through seas where ships have recently been taken by pirates.
Pentland Ferries said the craft, which will replace an older ferry on a route between Orkney and Caithness was on the last leg of the trip. The company added that the Pentalina still has to undergo a final fitting-out.
Its departure for Scotland was previously delayed for the arrival of more equipment. Reports from its crew said the catamaran was operating well.
The New Pentalina should be able to carry 350 passengers, between 32 and 58 cars and nine lorries and make the crossing between St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, and Gills Bay, Caithness, in only 45 minutes, with speeds up to 18 knots.
On the journey from the Pacific, the crew took security measures as it passed through seas where ships have recently been taken by pirates.
Pentland Ferries said the craft, which will replace an older ferry on a route between Orkney and Caithness was on the last leg of the trip. The company added that the Pentalina still has to undergo a final fitting-out.
Its departure for Scotland was previously delayed for the arrival of more equipment. Reports from its crew said the catamaran was operating well.
The New Pentalina should be able to carry 350 passengers, between 32 and 58 cars and nine lorries and make the crossing between St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, and Gills Bay, Caithness, in only 45 minutes, with speeds up to 18 knots.
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