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MV Scorpio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MV Scorpio<\/strong> is a Gemini Class<\/strong> passenger ferry<\/a> owned and operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry<\/a>. It frequently serves the South San Francisco Ferry<\/a> and Richmond Ferry<\/a> routes. It has capacity for 225 passengers, 34 bikes, features onboard restrooms, snacks, drinks and WIFI, and is wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessel was built by Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders at a cost of $8.6 million and began service in 2009. It uses two MTU 16V2000 engines and a propeller for propulsion giving it a service speed of 26 knots (30 miles per hour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MV Scorpio measures 35.9 meters in length and has a gross tonnage of 90 tons. It runs on Bio Diesel B5 and has a fuel capacity of 2,400 gallons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Gemini Class Ferries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n