MQ6

MQ6 (IMO: 9540417) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Qatar flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

MQ6

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 466501320
• IMO: 9540417
• Call Sign: A7DT
• Flag State: Qatar
• Vessel Type: Passenger/Cargo Ship

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 5,610 GT
• Net Tonnage: 1,683 NT
• Deadweight: 1,400 DWT
• Length Overall: 99.9 m
• Beam: 17.6 m
• Draft: 3.8 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel
• Engine: 4 x Caterpillar
• Speed: 14 knots service speed
• Drive: Twin screw

Shipyard

• Builder: Austal Ships
• Country of Build: Australia
• Year Built: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Qatar Navigation (Milaha)
• Operator: Milaha (Qatar Navigation Q.S.C.)
• Country: Qatar

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Fitted
• Navigation Systems: ECDIS, GPS, Radar

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Arabian Gulf
• Home Port: Doha, Qatar
• Service Route: Qatar domestic and regional Gulf waters

Vessel Description

MQ6 is a high-speed aluminum catamaran ferry built by Austal Ships in Australia and delivered in 2010. The vessel operates under the Qatari flag and is managed by Milaha, formerly known as Qatar Navigation, one of the leading maritime and logistics companies in the region. Designed for passenger and vehicle transport, the vessel is well suited for operations in the shallow and sheltered waters of the Arabian Gulf. The twin-hull aluminum construction provides stability and fuel efficiency at moderate to high service speeds. The vessel serves domestic and regional ferry routes operating out of Doha, Qatar.