MV Bute Technical Details

MV Bute:

The MV Bute was built at Northern Shipyard in Gdansk by Remontowa group. She was launched on 9th February 2005 and delivered to the owner (Caledonian MacBrayne) on 22nd June 2005. The Bute is a Class IV Passenger RoRo vessel with Lloyds Classification.

Main Engines:

Aft; MaK8M20, 1520KW @ 1000 rpm (2038HP)
Fwd; MaK6M20, 1140KW @ 1000 rpm (1528HP)

Gearbox

Twin Disc Slipping clutch gearboxes
Aft; 3000-6-HD
Fwd; 3000-3-HD

Propulsion Units:

Azimuth Thrusters:
Aft; Schottel Twin Propellor, STP 12/12. Reduction Ratio 3.35:1
Fwd; Schottel Twin Propellor, STP 10/10. Reduction Ratio 3.257:1

Generators:

Main Generators; 2 X Scania D1 12 45. 200KW each @1500rpm
Emergency Generator; SISU Diesel 634 DSBIG. 130KW @ 1500rpm