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CLANSMAN

IMO 9158953
PassengerBuilt 1998Active
CLANSMAN — vessel photo
Photo: Alan McIlroy · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
5,499
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
777
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1998
Year built

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Particulars

IMO
9158953
MMSI
232003288
Call sign
MXXG8
Flag
GB
Type
Ro-Ro Or Passenger Ship
Length (LOA)
101 m
Beam
16.76 m
Home port
GLASGOW

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
LR
Design DWT
Flag
United Kingdom
Built
1998

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Technical issues affected the fuel system while serving the Oban-Coll-Tiree rout
  3. Casualty · Collision
    With 2,610 passengers onboard, the vessel made contact with a small piece of ice
  4. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Experienced a technical issue with the main engine in Oban, UK. Sailings between
  5. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Ferry encountered technical issues in rough weather and her service from Castleb
  6. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Ferry experienced port radar failure which restricted operations between Oban, C
  7. Casualty · Engine Fault
    Vessel was taken off duty following technical issue with SB engine, after return
  8. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
Special survey
06 Mar 2028
IOPP issued
IOPP expires

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
06 Nov 2024Mechanical FaultTechnical issues affected the fuel system while serving the Oban-Coll-Tiree route, UK, The issue was resolved, and the vessel was underway by 7 November.
05 Sep 2024CollisionWith 2,610 passengers onboard, the vessel made contact with a small piece of ice on its starboard side while navigating Tracy Arm Fjord, USA. The vessel sustained minimal damage and was inspected by a smaller vessel before continuing to Skagway without delay
14 Jul 2024Mechanical FaultExperienced a technical issue with the main engine in Oban, UK. Sailings between Oban-Coll-Tiree were canceled. Following repairs, the vessel was able to return to service after testing and sailed on the same day.
02 Jan 2024Mechanical FaultFerry encountered technical issues in rough weather and her service from Castlebay to Oban, UK was delayed. Issue was fixed and resumed sailings the next day.
13 Dec 2023Mechanical FaultFerry experienced port radar failure which restricted operations between Oban, Coll and Tiree, UK. Repairs were carried out and sailings were to resume on 19 December.
19 Feb 2023Engine FaultVessel was taken off duty following technical issue with SB engine, after returning from its annual maintenance at the Cammell Laird in Birkenhead. She arrived in King George V dock in Glasgow for repairs on 22 February.