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MV Alfred is a catamaran ferry owned by Pentland Ferries, currently chartered to Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Alfred was built in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, by Strategic Marine Vietnam at a cost of £14.5 million, and launched on 22 February 2019.
MV Alfred is a catamaran ferry owned by Pentland Ferries, currently chartered to Caledonian MacBrayne. The MV Alfred was built in Vietnam by Strategic Marine Vietnam. In 2020, Pentland Ferries became the first ferry operator in the UK to win a Green Tourism Award for the Alfred.
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Two toilets available on the starboard gallery deck
An accessible toilet is available for use onboard. Should you require assistance at any time, just ask a member of our crew who will be happy to help.
Pets are welcome on board.
There is low threshold access to the inner lounge. Should you require assistance at any time, just ask a member of our crew who will be happy to help.
A cold drinks / snacks vending machine is available in the passenger lounge. The machine accepts both cash and card.
In 2020, Pentland Ferries became the first ferry operator in the UK to win a Green Tourism Award for the Alfred.
| Gross tons | 2991 |
|---|---|
| Length | 84.50m |
| Breadth | 22m |
| Draught | 2.75m |
| Builder | Strategic Marine (V) Co. Ltd, Vũng Tàu shipyard, Vietnam |
| Built | 2019 |