Liverpool Viking

The Liverpool Viking is a RO/PAX vessel and was purpose built in 1997 in Donada, Spain and was delivered to service at the same time as the Dublin Viking.

The Liverpool Viking currently sails under a UK flag and operates on a dedicated route between Dublin and Liverpool.

Vessel specifications

  • LOA: 186 metres
  • Length BP: 178.5 metres
  • Beam: 25.6 metres
  • Draft (max): 5.55 metres
  • DWT: 8,000 metric tonnes
  • GT: 21,856 tonnes
  • Speed: 20 knots
  • Main Engines: 2 x Wartsila 8R46
  • Output: 15000Kw
  • Lane Meters: 2,300
  • Trailer Lane Width: min 2.7 metres
  • Free Height: max 5.8 metres
  • Passengers Capacity: 340
  • Cabins: 72
  • Classification: DNV
  • Irish Sea Capacity: 140