MV Eilean Dhiura is a vehicle ferry operating across the Sound of Islay.

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MV Eilean Dhiura
History
United Kingdom
Name	MV Eilean Dhiura
Namesake	Jura
Owner	Argyll and Bute Council
Operator	ASP Ship Management
Route	Port Askaig to Feolin
Builder	McTay Marine, Bromborough, River Mersey
Yard number	121
In service	1998
Identification	IMO number: 9186340[1] Call Sign: MYYF2
Status	in service
General characteristics
Class and type	vehicle ferry
Tonnage	86 GT[2] 50 DWT

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Eilean Dhiura was commissioned by Argyll and Bute Council in 1998,^[3] to replace Western Ferries' MV Sound of Gigha as the Jura Ferry.^[4] She was operated initially by Serco Denholm until 2003,^[5] now by ASP Ship Management Ltd.^[3]

In December 2000, her bow ramp collapsed while at sea.^[6] Following this, the MCA required a secondary door to be fitted behind the bow door. A bid by the council for money to replace her was unsuccessful.^[7] A new bow ramp was fitted in 2002.

Eilean Dhiura is an open landing craft type ferry, with bow and stern ramps. Her slim bridge allows vehicles to drive through. A small enclosed cabin provides shelter for passengers as does a bus shelter forward of the wheelhouse.

Eilean Dhiura is the Feolin Ferry, providing the main access to Jura. Islay is connected to the Scottish mainland by a Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Kennacraig. Daily, she crosses the 800 yards (700 metres) between Port Askaig on Islay and Feolin. During her overhaul, early in the year, the service is provided by a chartered vessel, commonly CalMac's MV Eigg or since 2007 MV Margaret Sinclair belonging to Inverlussa Shellfish Ltd of Mull or more recently the Spanish John II.