The MV Cuma

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The MV Cuma was initially built for scientific marine research. The hull is of timber and was built by Samuel White of Cockenzie in 1967 to Lloyds +100 A1 specifications.

 

The vessel was converted and upgraded for commercial diving and cruising charter operations and complies with the Marine and Coastguard Agency Code of Practice Regulations. The vessel is 18.5 metres long and is powered by a 200 horsepower Gardner engine which is renowned for its reliability. Ample power is delivered by a quiet running generator.

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The wheelhouse is well equipped and the instrumentation includes radar, GPS navigators, VHF radios, navtex, MF single sideband radio, chart plotter, auto pilot and a depth sounder/fishfinder.

 

There is a large deck saloon with ample seating and large viewing windows, comfortably accommodating a maximum of 12 passengers per cruise.

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The Crew

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Murdo, the skipper, was born and brought up on the shores of Loch Roag and, like many an Islander, he was attracted to the ocean from his childhood days. He spent some time in the Merchant Navy sailing The Seven Seas, but then he decided to return home and start fishing. After many years as a fisherman around the Western Isles, he decided on a change of occupation and bought the MV Cuma over twenty years ago.

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The MV Cuma's crewmen are also highly experienced ex-Merchant Navy seamen, and they are well practised in all shipboard duties, and first-aid, with a vast working knowledge of the Loch Roag area.