MS Isle of Inisheer

M/S Isle of Inisheer, operated by Irish Ferries, arriving at Dover, UK.
History
Name
  • Isle Of Inisheer (2022-present)
  • Ciudad De Mahon (2019-2022)
  • Zurbaran (2006-2019)
  • Murillo Dos (temporarily in 2006)
  • Northern Merchant (2000-2006)
Operator
Port of registry
Route
BuilderAstilleros Españoles S.A. (AESA) Seville, Spain.
Cost$65 million USD
Yard number289
Laid down30 September 1998
Launched15 May 1999
Completed26 February 2000
Acquired26 February 2000
Maiden voyage20 March 2000 - (Dover-Dunkerque)
In service20 March 2000
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage22,152 GT
Length179.95 m (590 ft 5 in)
Beam25.24 m (82 ft 10 in)
Draught6.5 m (21 ft 4 in)
Installed power
  • 4 x Wärtsilä 9L38 diesel engines producing 5940 kW each at 600 rpm.
  • 2 x Wärtsilä 6L20 diesel engines producing 930 kW each at 900 rpm
Propulsion
  • 2 x 4.85m Wärtsilä Wichman propellers turning at 138 rpm
  • 2 x Brunvoll 1300 kW bow thrusters
Speed22.5 knots (41.7 km/h; 25.9 mph)
Capacity
Crew47

MV Isle of Inisheer is a RoPax ferry owned by Irish Continental Group and operated by Irish Ferries.