Mersey Viking

The Mersey Viking is a RO/PAX vessel and was purpose built in 2005 in Italy.

The Mersey Viking currently sails under an Italian flag and operates on a dedicated route between Belfast and Liverpool.

Vessel specifications

• LOA: 186.46 metres
• Length BP: 177.40 metres
• Beam: 25.6 metres
• Draft (max): 6.63 metres
• DWT: 7,000 metric tonnes
• GT: 26,500 tonnes
• Speed: 24 knots
• Main Engines: 2 MAN/B&W 9L 48/60B
• Output: 10800Kw @ 500rpm
• Lane Meters: 2,245
• Cars: 160
• Trailer Lane Width: min 2.7 metres
• Free Height: max 5.1 metres
• Passengers Capacity: 980
• Cabins: 121
• Reclining Seats: 38
• Classification: RINA