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Maritime TransportationScotland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Pentland Ferries operates a ro-ro passenger and vehicle service connecting the Scottish mainland with the Orkney isles. Its vessel MV Pentalina is a modern catamaran capable of carrying up to 350 passengers and 80 cars, with amenities that include a seating lounge, a canteen and an outdoor viewing deck. The service completes three return trips per day, with additional sailings during the summer months. The company functions within maritime transportation and is described as a competitively priced and environmentally friendly travel option for Orkney. Founded in 2001 by Andrew Banks, it remains a family-owned operation based in Saint Margarets Hope, Orkney, Scotland. In 2022, Pentland Ferries expanded its fleet with the vessel Alfred.