MS Helliar

Clipper Racer
In the Port of Barcelona as Clipper Racer in 2009
History
Name
  • Lehola (1997–2005)
  • RR Triumph (2005–07)
  • Triumph (2007–08)
  • Clipper Racer (2008-11)
  • Helliar (2011-)
Owner
Operator
Port of registryIsle of Man Douglas
RouteAberdeen - Kirkwall - Lerwick
Ordered30 September 1994
BuilderAstilleros de Sevilla, Huelva
Yard number569
Laid down20 October 1995
Launched13 November 1996
Completed15 October 1997
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeRoll-on/roll-off ferry
Tonnage
Length122.32 m (401 ft 4 in) ovwerall, 112.20 m (368 ft 1 in) between perpendiculars
Beam19.80 m (65 ft 0 in)
Draught6.21 m (20 ft 4 in)
Ice classClass 1A
Installed power2 x Wärtsilä 9R32 diesel engines, 3,700 kilowatts (5,000 hp) each
Speed17 knots (31 km/h)
Capacity1,055 m (1,154 yd) lanes, 63 trailers or 266 TEU

Helliar is a ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets and operated by NorthLink Ferries. Built by Astilleros de Huelva in Spain in 1997 as Lehola for the Estonian Shipping Company she has served a number of owners and operators as RR Triumph and Triumph before her sale to Clipper Group and being renamed Clipper Racer. In 2011, she was chartered to NorthLink Ferries and renamed Helliar.