# MV Corran

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**MV *Corran*** is a Ro/Ro Ferry built in 2001 and operated across [Loch Linnhe](/source/Loch_Linnhe) on the west coast of Scotland.

## History

Built by George Prior Engineering (Yorkshire) Ltd. in Hull, *Corran* was fitted out in the [William Wright Dock](/source/Port_of_Hull#William_Wright_Dock) in February 2001,[3] and entered service later that year.

## Layout

MV *Corran* has a single car deck with offset bow and stern ramps.

## Service

MV *Corran* has operated the [Corran Ferry](/source/Corran_Ferry), across [Loch Linnhe](/source/Loch_Linnhe) since late 2001. She was built for this route, between [Ardgour](/source/Ardgour) and [Corran](/source/Corran,_Lochaber), allowing *Rosehaugh* to be retired after 32 years in service on various routes across the Highlands. Backup is provided by [MV *Maid of Glencoul*](/source/MV_Maid_of_Glencoul). Planning for *Corran'*s successor started in 2020.[4]

In October 2022, *Corran* departed for her annual overhaul. The resulting works and delays removed her from service until October 2023, with *Maid of Glencoul* taking up the service. *Maid of Glencoul* herself experienced multiple breakdowns, resulting in significant disruption to the service.[5] A passenger-only service operated between Ardgour, Corran, and [Fort William](/source/Fort_William,_Highland).[6]

In November, the [Scottish Government](/source/Scottish_Government) announced that £28 million, previously earmarked for improvements to the [A9](/source/A9_road_(Scotland)), would be diverted to fund a replacement for *Corran*, after lobbying from [Highland Council](/source/Highland_Council).[7]

## References

1. ["Corran"](https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:6254259/mmsi:235001223/imo:0/vessel:CORRAN/_:8324ec30e47c49cde1d812bc6e42449b). Marine Traffic. Retrieved 8 December 2020.

1. ["Corran"](http://shippingandshipbuilding.uk/view.php?official_number=&imo=&builder=&builder_eng=&year_built=&launch_after=&launch_before=&role=&type_ref1=&propulsion=&owner=&port=&flag=&disposal=&lost=&ref=215916&vessel=CORRAN). Shipping and Shipbuilding Research Trust. Retrieved 8 December 2020.

1. ["CORRAN - IMO 9225990"](http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=3046794). ShipSpotting. Retrieved 8 December 2020.

1. ["Corran Ferry Project"](https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/22482/corran_ferry_project_community_bulletin_-_issue_2). [The Highland Council](/source/The_Highland_Council). Retrieved 8 December 2020.

1. ["MV Corran ferry returns after a year out of service"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-67256922). BBC News. Retrieved 28 April 2025.

1. ["Corran Ferry vessel faces new repairs delay"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-66727734). BBC News. Retrieved 28 April 2025.

1. ["Corran Ferry to be replaced through city deal fund"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5l6gd79vlo). BBC News. Retrieved 28 April 2025.

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