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词条 MV Loch Seaforth (2014)
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  1. History

  2. Layout

  3. Service

  4. Footnotes

  5. External links

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MV Loch Seaforth (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Sìophort) is a Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited ferry operated by Caledonian MacBrayne between Stornoway and Ullapool. She was launched on 21 March 2014 and entered service in mid-February 2015, replacing both the former vessel, 1995-built {{MV|Isle of Lewis}} and a chartered freight vessel (latterly {{MS|Clipper Ranger}}).

History

Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP announced on 8 June 2012 there was to be a replacement vessel for the Stornoway-Ullapool route.[2] Two weeks later on 22 June, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited announced that the contract to construct had been signed with Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft MBH and Co KG in Germany. Construction commenced on 16 September 2013 with the cutting of the first steel. The shed at the Flensburger shipyard suffered damage in the St. Jude storm, delaying delivery by about two weeks.

The name was chosen in a competition run by CMAL, reviving that of MacBrayne's 1947 Stornoway mailboat.[3] Before launch, there was speculation over the timetables for the new vessel. Despite being capable of 24-hour operation, there were concerns that she would not carry out 24-hour sailings in summer.[4] Loch Seaforth was launched on 21 March 2014 and christened by Mrs Joan Murray, the eldest daughter of the late Captain John Smith, master of the original 1947 mailboat.[4]

Loch Seaforth departed Germany on her delivery voyage on 4 November 2014 and arrived in Greenock three days later. After sea trials, she was laid up as the piers at Stornoway and Ullapool were unfinished. She sailed to Ullapool on 12 November 2014, to conduct berthing trials, which were successful and returned to the Clyde.[5] On 6 December 2014, she sailed to carry out crew familiarisation tests at Stornoway, despite the terminal not being ready to accommodate her. Once again, she returned to the Clyde.[6]Loch Seaforth undertook berthing trials at the new pier at Stornoway on 4 February 2015. Her first commercial sailing was the overnight freight sailing on 10/11 February. An open day for public viewing was held in Stornoway on 13 February, and she gave her first passenger crossing of the Minch the following day. She entered public service on 16 February, initially on a 'phasing-in' basis, but full-time, effectively relieving Isle of Lewis, which was delayed in leaving drydock in Birkenhead during her annual overhaul. On 5 March, Loch Seaforth developed a ventilation fan problem at Ullapool, leaving the Isle of Lewis to rescue passengers and their vehicles and take them back to Stornoway, putting her new 'back up' status straight to the test.[7]

The Ullapool port reopened in May 2015 with a new linkspan. Loch Seaforth was finally able to take up her full round-the-clock schedule between Stornoway and Ullapool. Chartered freight vessel, {{MS|Clipper Ranger}} left Stornoway for Heysham after staying in reserve for any teething troubles. {{MV|Isle of Lewis}} remained as a back-up vessel on the route until the summer of 2015,[8][9] undertaking extra sailings on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer of 2015 to cope with demand.

Loch Seaforth is owned by the Lloyds Banking Group and leased by CMAL who in turn charter her to the operator, CalMac.[10]

Layout

MV Loch Seaforth is of ro-ro design with bow and stern ramps. She has "clam shell" bow doors that open sideways. The car deck provides 376 lane-metres[11] and is partially open at the stern. Car capacity is augmented by two hoistable mezzanine decks.[12] Five stairways and two passenger lifts give access to the main passenger accommodation on Deck 5.[13] This includes a Quiet Lounge, a shop, a Coffee Cabin, a play area and a gaming area. Towards the bow is a cafeteria, with an observation lounge looking forwards, on the deck above.[13] There is outside seating towards the stern on decks 6 and 7.[13]

The combination of diesel electrical and diesel mechanical propulsion give a high level of redundancy.[14] The two Wärtsilä 8L 32 main engines can use IFO 40 and MDO fuel oils.[11] Three backup diesel generators would allow her to operate to timetable even with one main engine out of service.[3]

Service

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MV Loch Seaforth is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne on the Stornoway to Ullapool route. She provides passenger sailings through the day and an overnight freight service.

From 29 October to 12 November 2015, Loch Seaforth was relieved by {{MV|Isle of Lewis}} and the NorthLink vessel {{MS|Hildasay}}.[15]

Footnotes

1. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.cmassets.co.uk/ferry/mv-loch-seaforth/| title=MV Loch Seaforth| publisher=CMAL| accessdate=25 June 2018}}
2. ^{{cite news| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18370599| title='Greener and faster' ferry ordered for Stornoway-Ullapool route| work=BBC News| |date=8 June 2012 |accessdate=14 April 2013}}
3. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk/h_loch_seaforth_ii.asp| title=Loch Seaforth - History| publisher=Ships of Calmac| accessdate=24 June 2018}}
4. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/loch-seaforth-expected-to-be-launched-on-march-21st-1-3318110| title=Loch Seaforth Expected to be launched on March 21st| publisher=Stornoway Gazette| date=24 February 2014| accessdate=15 March 2014}}
5. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-30036380|title=New ferry for Stornoway-Ullapool route starts sea trials|date=13 November 2014|accessdate=13 November 2014|work=BBC News}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hebrides-news.com/loch-seaforth-in-stornoway-visit-51214.html|title=MV Loch Seaforth in Stornoway visit |date=5 December 2014|accessdate=13 December 2014|publisher=Hebrides News}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hebrides-news.com/loch-seaforth-breaks-down-5315.html|title=New £43 million ferry breaks down |date=6 March 2015|accessdate=6 March 2015|publisher=Hebrides News}}
8. ^1 {{cite news| url=http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/concerns-about-timetables-as-new-ferry-delayed-by-storm-1-3281092| title=Concerns about timetables as new ferry delayed by storm| work=Stornoway Gazette| date=26 January 2014| accessdate=5 February 2014}}
9. ^{{cite news| url=http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/mv-loch-seaforth-to-start-service-on-september-8th-1-3336733| title=MV Loch Seaforth to start service on September 8th| work=Stornoway Gazette| date=11 March 2014| accessdate=15 March 2014}}
10. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/Our-Purpose/helping-communities/financing-vital-ferry-service/| title=Financing Vital Ferry Service| publisher=Lloyds Banking Group| accessdate=24 June 2018}}
11. ^1 {{cite web| url=http://www.motorship.com/news101/ships-and-shipyards/loch-seaforth-updates-fsg-ro-pax-design| title=Loch Seaforth updates FSG ro-pax design| publisher=The Motorship| date=31 October 2014| accessdate=25 June 2018}}
12. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk/ships.asp?vessel=loch_seaforth_ii| title=Loch Seaforth| publisher=Ships of Calmac| accessdate=25 June 2018}}
13. ^1 2 {{cite web| url=https://www.calmac.co.uk/media/1863/MV-Loch-Seaforth-onboard-guide/pdf/Mv_Loch_Seaforth_onboard_guide_updated.pdf?m=1439565272650| format=PDF| title=Welcome on board MV Loch Seaforth| publisher=CalMac| accessdate=24 June 2018}}
14. ^{{cite news| url=https://www.fsg-ship.de/wordpress/en/ships/ropax-ferries/loch-seaforth-ropax/| title=RoPax Ferry Loch Seaforth| publisher=Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft| accessdate=25 June 2018}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ampaipear.org.uk/calmac-finalises-dry-dock-refit-programme/|title=CALMAC FINALISES DRY DOCK REFIT PROGRAMME|date=28 October 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015|publisher=Am Paipear}}

External links

  • [https://www.calmac.co.uk/fleet/mv-loch-seaforth MV Loch Seaforth] on www.calmac.co.uk
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