MBT Ferry ms "Grand Manan V" (1990) - Coastal Transport Ltd. - Construction Drawing Scale 1 : 100 (10.10.070)

The MS Grand Manan V is a Canadian passenger and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo ferry built in 1990. She operates in the Bay of Fundy, primarily serving the route between Blacks Harbour (New Brunswick) and Grand Manan Island.

Specifications

IMO Number: 8902591

Length: 75.0 metres

Width: 15.4 metres

Gross Tonnage: 3,833 GT

Deadweight (DWT): 580 tonnes

Passenger Capacity: Approximately 300

Vehicle Capacity: 64 cars

Service Speed: 14.5 knots

Engine Power: 2,370 hp

Builder: Bodewes Scheepswerf Volharding, Netherlands

Design and Construction

The Grand Manan V was built in 1990 by Bodewes Scheepswerf Volharding in Hoogezand, Netherlands, with components from Niestern Sander BV from Delfzijl.
The ferry is designed for efficiency and stability in the rough waters of the Bay of Fundy. Its hull design ensures the vessel glides smoothly through the water with minimal wake – a characteristic appreciated by both passengers and artists.

Operator

Since 1997, the Grand Manan V has been operated by Coastal Transport Limited, a ferry company based in Saint John, New Brunswick.
The company was founded by Murray O. Ryder, former Vice President of Operations at Marine Atlantic Incorporated.

Recent Activity

In May 2025, the Grand Manan V underwent dry dock repairs at the Groupe Maritime Verreault shipyard in Les Méchins, Quebec, following a collision and grounding.
According to Transport Canada, the vessel was safe enough to sail to the dry dock. Repairs were completed on 18 June, after which the vessel returned to service.

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