MV Leif Ericson
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MV Leif Ericson Vessel Specifications
MV Leif Ericson was built in Fosen, Norway in 1991 and was purchased by Marine Atlantic in 2001, to operate between Port aux Basques, N. L. and North Sydney, N. S. The MV Leif Ericson is a roll on/roll off ferry designed to carry passengers and vehicles |
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Registry |
Classification |
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
DNV 1A1 General Cargo Carrier Ro-Ro Ice Class - 1B |
Tonnage |
Safety Equipment |
GRT - 18,523 tons Displacement - 5,556 tons Dead Weight - 4,513 tons |
2 motorized life boats 2 motorized rescue boats 2 x 50 passenger life rafts 2 RFD MES Systems |
Dimensions |
Tank Capacity |
Length overall 157.28 m Beam 24.3 m Draught 5.515 m |
Fuel oil: 422.0 cubic meters Fresh water: 132.5 metric tons |
Capacity |
Machinery |
1550 Lane Meters Passengers - 500 |
Main engines 2 X Sulzer 8 ZAL40S 10,555 kW or 14,400 hp Speed 18 knots Propellers: 2 Ulstein Liaaen Controlable Pitch |
Facilities |
Access |
Cafeteria Bar lounge Seating lounge Dormitory berths Cabins: 39 x 4 berths Children's area Gift shop First aid room Dog kennels Elevators Access for passengers with disabilities |
Ro-ro bow and stern loading Two vehicle decks |
