# MV Loch Buie

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**MV *Loch Buie*** (Scottish Gaelic: *Loch Buidhe*) is a [Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited](/source/Caledonian_Maritime_Assets_Limited) ferry built in 1992. She is operated by [Caledonian MacBrayne](/source/Caledonian_MacBrayne) on the crossing to [Iona](/source/Iona).

## History

Launched in 1992, *Loch Buie* underwent trials on the Forth, and was delivered to the west coast through the [Caledonian Canal](/source/Caledonian_Canal).[4]

On her first day in service at [Fionnphort](/source/Fionnphort), she struck the concrete ramp, damaging one of her [Voith-Schneider](/source/Voith_Schneider_Propeller) units. Repairs followed on the Clyde and she returned to service in the summer.[4]

## Layout

*Loch Buie'*s layout is similar to the original "Baby Lochs" of 1986 and 1987.[4] Her car deck can take two lanes of cars, with a passenger lounge on each side. An additional lounge straddles the car deck, towards the bow. This produces a height restriction for vehicles and reduces her suitability for other routes where drive-through operation for high vehicles is required.[4] The additional lounge means her passenger certificate allows up to 250 passengers.

Her stern ramp was extended after a few years, avoiding the risk of passengers getting wet feet, and making it easier for large vehicles to board from the steep slipways.[4]

## Service

Built for the [Iona](/source/Iona) service, *Loch Buie* rarely sails on other routes.[4]

## References

1. ["MV *Loch Buie*"](https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/the-fleet/mv-loch-buie/#/). [CalMac](/source/Caledonian_MacBrayne). Retrieved 12 December 2024.

1. ["MV Loch Buie"](https://www.cmassets.co.uk/ferry/mv-loch-buie/). Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. Retrieved 23 January 2020.

1. ["Loch Buie- IMO: 9031375"](http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=9031375). ShipSpotting. Retrieved 7 September 2018.

1. ["*Loch Buie*"](http://www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk/ships-1/loch-buie-(III)). Ships of Calmac. Retrieved 15 January 2021.

## External links

- [MV Loch Buie](https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/the-fleet/mv-loch-buie/#/) on www.calmac.co.uk

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