MV Woods Hole

MV Woods Hole is a passenger and vehicle ferry operated by the Steamship Authority.

The Authority awarded the vessel's $40.4 million[2] construction contract to Conrad Shipyard, located in Morgan City, Louisiana, in December 2014.

[1] Construction was completed in 2016, and Woods Hole was christened on May 20, after which she underwent dockside and sea trials before traveling north to her namesake city.

[2] On June 13, she was commissioned into the Authority's fleet during a ceremony in Woods Hole, and began regular service four days later.

[2] She is powered by two MTU diesel engines, with a service speed of 14.5 knots (16.7 mph)[3][2]