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ALFRED

IMO 9823467
PassengerBuilt 2019Active
ALFRED — vessel photo
Photo: Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
2,991
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
466
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2019
Year built

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Particulars

IMO
9823467
MMSI
232019501
Call sign
MEIW7
Flag
GB
Type
Ro-Ro Or Passenger Ship
Length (LOA)
85 m
Beam
22 m
Home port
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Ownership

Beneficial owner
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Operator
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Technical manager
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Commercial manager
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Class society
LR
Design DWT
466 t
Flag
United Kingdom
Built
2019

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Operating on Troon and Brodick route, UK, had a technical issue requiring contra
  2. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Gearbox failure led to the cancellation of services between Troon and Brodick, U
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Ongoing issue with the prop shaft serving the Troon-Brodick route, UK, caused ca
  4. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Issue affecting bow thruster while sailing Troon-Brodick, UK. Returned to Brodic
  5. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Ferry had gearbox issues and had to cancel sailings to and from port of Ardrossa
  6. Casualty · Beached/Grounded
    Vessel ran aground on the island of Swona, a now uninhabited island in the Pentl
  7. Built

Shipments carried

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Casualties

DateTypeDetails
19 Feb 2025Mechanical FaultOperating on Troon and Brodick route, UK, had a technical issue requiring contractor attendance, Departure were cancelled. Investigations are ongoing. Vessel sailed on 20 Feb.
28 Nov 2024Mechanical FaultGearbox failure led to the cancellation of services between Troon and Brodick, UK, Contractors have been arranged for repairs, and the vessel resumed service on 29 November.
26 Sep 2024Mechanical FaultOngoing issue with the prop shaft serving the Troon-Brodick route, UK, caused cancellation of departures from Troon and Brodick. Sailed from Troon on 27 Sep 2024.
04 Sep 2024Mechanical FaultIssue affecting bow thruster while sailing Troon-Brodick, UK. Returned to Brodick to berth overnight. Repositioned to Troon for further investigations. Repairs completed, sailed from Troon on 06 Jul.
24 Sep 2023Mechanical FaultFerry had gearbox issues and had to cancel sailings to and from port of Ardrossan, UK. She sailed from port of Ardrossan on 27 September.
05 Jul 2022Beached/GroundedVessel ran aground on the island of Swona, a now uninhabited island in the Pentland Firth off the north coast of Scotland. The ship was refloated hours later and continued its journey under the escort of Orkney Marine Services tugs and the Thurso and Longhope lifeboat, returning to St Margaret’s Hope.