MV Loch Bhrusda
A team player in the CalMac fleet, the MV Loch Bhrusda (Loch Bhrùsta in Gaelic) – named after the biggest body of water on Berneray – is a relief vessel ready to fill in on a variety of routes.
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A team player in the CalMac fleet, the MV Loch Bhrusda (Loch Bhrùsta in Gaelic) – named after the biggest body of water on Berneray – is a relief vessel ready to fill in on a variety of routes.
Onboard the MV Loch Bhrusda you can find a ship perfectly tailored for a short, comfortable crossing. Relax on our snug passenger lounge (accessed from the car deck, furry friends welcome) or take a seat outside on our deck and marvel at the natural beauty of Scotland’s landscape as it gently drifts past.
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Located on the Main deck.
Located on the Main deck.
Pets are welcome on board.
Specifications – The MV Loch Bhrusda was designed for the shallow waters of the Sound of Harris, with Schottel pump jet propulsion to keep her keel from snagging. After 11 years operating in the Outer Hebrides, she is now a Clyde-based relief small vessel.
Gross tons | 246 |
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Length | 35.4m |
Breadth | 10.88m |
Draught | 1.4m |
Builder | McTay Marine, Bromborough, Merseyside |
Built | 1996 |