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DATE |
NEWS |
| 09/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
 Oban - Coll - Tiree (Clansman):
Clansman failed to berth at Tiree but did manage to berth at Coll
due to adverse weather conditions.
The next sailing from Oban will be Tuesday 11/12/07 at 0645 and from Tiree at
1100 as scheduled.
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Isle of
Mull):
Due to an adverse weather forecast later today, this service may be the
subject of disruptions or cancellations.
NORTHLINK FERRIES:
Aberdeen - Kirkwall (Hatston) -
Lerwick (Hjaltland, Hrossey)
Hjaltland arrived in Lerwick at
0730 this morning, due to weather conditions at Aberdeen harbour she is
scheduled for a delayed roster as follows:
* 2200 dep Lerwick
* 1000 - 1200 arr Aberdeen
Due to tidal conditions the 1700 sailing of the Hrossey from
Aberdeen to Hatston and Lerwick has been delayed and will operate as
follows:
* 0000
dep Aberdeen
* 0700 arr Kirkwall (Hatston)
* 0800 dep Kirkwall (Hatston)
* 1400 arr Lerwick
* Tomorrow
All times estimates depending on weather conditions. |
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| 08/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Ardmhor - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda):
The remaining sailings: 1710 and 1815 have been cancelled due to adverse
weather - there are no more sailings today.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie):
Due to adverse weather conditions the last sailing today will be the
1430 ex Iona.
Kennacraig - Port Ellen / Port
Askaig (Hebridean Isles, Isle of Arran):
Hebridean Isles timetabled 1300 sailing from Kennacraig today
was diverted to Port Ellen due to the Jura ferry occupying the berth.
The council vessel could not get off her berth at Port Askaig due to the
high winds in the Sound of Islay which was a good 45-50knts.
She arrived at Port Ellen at 1530 then departed at 1550, the wind was
also strong in Port Ellen today.
UPDATE 2200:
Isle of Arran departed Kennacraig tonight at 1720 as
timetabled and was due in at Port Ellen at 1940. However, due to the
adverse weather she did not berth at Port Ellen until c2130.
She had to wait off the Pier until the wind which was gusting at 50knts
died down before berthing safely.
The average wind speed was 45kts on Islay today. The average
gusting wind was 53kts. Today was one of the windiest days Islay has had
for a long time. Coupled with a heavy sea swell the two ferries retained
a cancelation free yet safe service to the island today, hats off to the
crews!
CLYDE:
Tarbert - Lochranza / Portavadie (Loch
Tarbert):
UPDATE 1145:
Due to the adverse weather this service has been cancelled for the
remainder of the day.
Ardrossan - Brodick (Isle of
Mull):
UPDATE 1030:
The 0530 ex Brodick additional sailing ran this morning & left about
20 cars.
The 0820 ex Brodick ran & left possibly more but at least 20 cars.
The 0945 sailing is just arriving in Brodick from Ardrossan. Isle of
Mull is running 40mins late with volume of traffic & foot passengers
using the car deck.
This service may be liable to disruption or cancellation throughout the
day due to adverse weather.
UPDATE 1130:
The 1105 ex Brodick headed to Ardrossan 40mins late. Isle of Mull
appeared to clear all the backlogged traffic on the sailing.
UPDATE 1800:
This service is currently running 35mins late due to volume of traffic.
Due to adverse weather conditions, there will be no 1920 service. All
other sailings will be operating to timetable. |
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| 07/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
The severe wind has also caused disruption with the Skye Bridge - the
road has been shut for considerable periods for safety reasons over the
last few days. A warning still remains for caution when crossing.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of
Lewis):
1030 sailing delayed until 1200 due to adverse weather.
Schedule for rest of the day will be reviewed on a sailing by sailing
basis.
UPDATE 1520:
Isle of Lewis appears to have left Ullapool slightly earlier than
her anticipated delayed departure of 1200, she was at the mouth of Loch
Broom by 1220. Her return departed Stornoway just after 1500 bound for
Ullapool.
Ardmhor - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda):
The 0925 from Barra and the return 1030 from Eriskay are now cancelled.
The next update will be at 1200.
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather condition. Some earlier sailings
cancelled.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie):
Disrupted / delayed due to adverse weather.
CLYDE:
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Shira, Loch
Riddon):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather condition.
Ardrossan - Brodick (Isle of
Mull):
Due to an adverse weather forecast later today, this service may the
subject of disruptions or cancellations.
UPDATE 1400:
1350 from Brodick and the 1515 from Ardrossan have been cancelled.
A review regarding the 1640 will be made at 1600.
UPDATE 1600:
Due to continuing adverse weather conditions the 1640 sailing from
Brodick has been cancelled.
There will be no further sailings on this route today.
The next sailing weather permitting will be an unscheduled sailing at
0530 tomorrow.
RATHLIN FERRIES:
Ballycastle - Rathlin Island (Canna):
Disrupted / delayed due to adverse weather.
Due to adverse weather the 1500 from Rathlin & 1630 ex Ballycastle have
been cancelled. |
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| 06/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of
Lewis):
UPDATE 1445:
The 1715 sailing between Ullapool and Stornoway has been cancelled.
Therefore the 0715 sailing between Stornoway and Ullapool tomorrow
morning has also been cancelled.
Ardmhor - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda):
The remaining sailings: 1710 and 1815 have been cancelled due to adverse
weather - there are no more sailings today.
Oban - Lochboisdale - Castlebay (Clansman):
Possible disruption due to adverse weather forecast today.
UPDATE 1330:
Due to adverse weather conditions today's sailing has been cancelled.
The next sailing will be tomorrow at 0930 as per timetable.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie):
Disrupted / delayed due to adverse weather.
UPDATE 1600:
The 1800 and 1810 Return have been cancelled due to the adverse weather.
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather condition.
UPDATE 1445:
1600 ex Mallaig - Armadale has been cancelled due to adverse weather
conditions.
Mallaig - Rhum - Canna - Muck -
Eigg (Lochnevis):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather conditions. A call at Canna may
be unlikely due to berthing conditions.
CLYDE:
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay (Argyle,
Bute):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather condition.
UPDATE 1330:
Due to technical problems with Bute there will be a
one vessel service operating from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay.
The following temporary timetable is in effect using the Argyle:
1300 dep Wemyss Bay - Rothesay
1345 dep Rothesay - Wemyss Bay
1430 dep Wemyss Bay - Rothesay
1515 dep Rothesay - Wemyss Bay
1600 dep Wemyss Bay - Rothesay
1645 dep Rothesay - Wemyss Bay
Service Information will be updated at 1600.
Ardrossan - Brodick (Isle of
Mull):
Due to an adverse weather forecast later today, this service may the
subject of disruptions or cancellations.
UPDATE 1200:
The 1105 ex Brodick departed 10mins late due to volume of traffic.
Brodick Pier are advising people that the weather is closing in and the
captain is unsure if the 1640 will sail this afternoon for safety
reasons.
Anyone wanting to get away today is being advised to leave on the 1350.
UPDATE 1230:
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions the 1920 sailing from
Brodick has been cancelled.
Passengers intending to travel on 1640 sailing should travel on 1350 and
the 1800 from Ardrossan on the 1515.
The 0700 on Friday 7th has also been cancelled.
UPDATE 1330:
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions the 1350 sailing from
Brodick and the 1515 sailing from Ardrossan have been cancelled.
The situation will be reviewed at 1600 although the weather is expected
to worsen this afternoon.
UPDATE 1600:
Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions there will be no
further sailings on this route today.
As a result of Isle of Mull berthing in Brodick overnight the
0700 sailing from Ardrossan tomorrow has also been cancelled
NORTHLINK FERRIES:
Scrabster - Stromness (Hamnavoe)
Hamnavoe departed Stromness at 0900 to arrive in Scrabster at 1030.
Due to adverse weather conditions the following revised timetable will
operate today:
Depart Stromness 0900 Depart Scrabster 1315
Depart Stromness 1645 Depart Scrabster 1900
UPDATE 1500:
Hamnavoe arrived in Stromness at 1445. The next Scheduled sailing
will leave Stromness at 1645 arriving in Scrabster at 1815.
Due to adverse weather conditions the 0630 sailing from Stromness and
the 0845 sailing from Scrabster are cancelled tomorrow.
All further sailings will operate as scheduled.
Aberdeen - Kirkwall (Hatston) -
Lerwick (Hjaltland, Hrossey)
Hjaltland arrived in Aberdeen at 0700 and is scheduled for
departure at 1700 sailing for Hatston and Lerwick.
The Northbound call to Kirkwall (Hatston) is subject to cancellation
dependant on weather conditions in Orkney at the scheduled time of
arrival.
If able to berth, Hjaltland is scheduled to depart from Kirkwall
(Hatston) at 2345 sailing to Lerwick. |
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| 05/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Buie is now back at Iona after making the dash from
Craignure sometime today. Loch Riddon is expected to head south -
destination unclear at the moment.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of
Lewis):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather conditions.
UPDATE 1300:
Isle of Lewis is currently mid-Minch making for Stornoway.
1345 sailing ex Stornoway & 1715 sailing ex Ullapool have been cancelled
due to adverse weather.
Ullapool - Stornoway, Freight
(Muirneag):
Delayed due to adverse weather.
Uig - Lochmaddy (Hebrides):
UPDATE 1030:
Disrupted due to adverse weather conditions. Amended timetable operating as
follows:
0940 dep Uig
1125 arr Lochmaddy
1135 dep Lochmaddy
1510 arr Uig (via Tarbert, Harris)
1530 dep Uig
1710 arr Lochmaddy
All is weather permitting and all times subject to change. Please check official
site above for current information.
UPDATE 1300:
Hebrides is currently nearing Tarbert on her revised timetable
(see above).
Ardmhor - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda):
The remaining sailings: 1710 and 1815 have been cancelled due to adverse
weather - there are no more sailings today.
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather condition.
UPDATE 1445:
Remaining sailings cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Mallaig - Rhum - Canna - Muck -
Eigg (Lochnevis):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather conditions.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Riddon, Loch Buie):
UPDATE 1545:
Remaining sailings cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
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Kennacraig - Port Ellen / Port
Askaig (Hebridean Isles, Isle of Arran):
Due to adverse weather the following sailings will operate to and from
Port Askaig and not Port Ellen as per timetable.
1800 ex Port Ellen - Kennacraig (Isle of Arran)
1800 ex Kennacraig - Port Ellen (and return tomorrow) (Hebridean
Isles) |
An Empty Port Ellen Today |
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CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Isle of
Mull):
UPDATE 1030:
Disrupted due to adverse weather conditions.
The 0820 sailing has been diverted to Gourock.
The 0945 sailing from Ardrossan will be a delayed departure from Gourock.
Vehicle drivers are advised to be at Gourock for 1015.
The 1105 sailing from Brodick and the 1230 sailing from Ardrossan have been
cancelled.
A decision regarding any further sailing will be made at 1300. |
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UPDATE 1300:
Isle of Mull has just arrived (1315) from Gourock and has tied up
at Brodick.
The 1350 sailing from Brodick will be heading for Ardrossan although
berthing is not guaranteed.
Due to the worsening weather any further sailings later today may be
liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.
UPDATE 1530:
1515 departure to Brodick left Ardrossan at 1530.
Isle of Mull will sail to Brodick and after she arrives there
will be no further sailings today.
A decision will be made in the morning regarding the 0820 ex Brodick.
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Shira, Loch
Riddon):
Is liable to disruption due to adverse weather condition.
UPDATE 1845:
Loch Shira is once again heading up the firth to Gourock where
she will spend the night sheltering from the adverse winds.
RATHLIN FERRIES:
Ballycastle - Rathlin Island (Canna):
Due to adverse weather the 1500 from Rathlin & 1600 ex Ballycastle have
been cancelled. |
Isle of Mull diverted to
Gourock Today
Loch Shira Arriving at
a Blustery Largs Today |
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NORTHLINK FERRIES:
Lerwick - Kirkwall (Hatston)
- Aberdeen (Hjaltland, Hrossey):
Due to adverse weather conditions expected tonight, the sailing at 1730
ex Lerwick - Kirkwall - Aberdeen will omit the scheduled 2345 call at
Kirkwall. Hjaltland will sail direct to Aberdeen from Shetland.
The next scheduled departure from Kirkwall (Hatston) will be the 2345 sailing
to Lerwick tomorrow 06/12/07. |
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| 04/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Buie is currently berthed at the North Pier in Oban. She
will spend the night there and make for Fionnphort tomorrow morning
(weather dependent).
Loch Striven is currently berthed at Rothesay wile Loch Alainn
remains in Ardmaleish Boat Yard.
Ullapool - Stornoway, Freight
(Muirneag):
Delayed due to adverse weather.
UPDATE:
Cancelled for the remainder of the day due to adverse
weather.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of
Lewis):
UPDATE 1330:
Cancelled for the remainder of the day due to adverse
weather.
Ardmhor - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda):
The remaining sailings: 1710 and 1815 have been cancelled due to adverse
weather - there are no more sailings today.
Oban - Lochboisdale / Castlebay -
Oban (Clansman):
Due to an adverse weather forecast, today's 1530 sailing to
Lochboisdale (only) has been cancelled.
he service from Oban to Castlebay is still scheduled to depart Oban at
1530 today.
Similarly, tomorrow's sailing from Lochboisdale to Oban at 0730 has also
been cancelled, but the Castlebay to Oban sailing at 0935 is still
scheduled to depart as per timetable.
Sconser - Raasay (Loch Striven):
UPDATE 1300:
May be liable to disruption / delays. Departures are
currently being reviewed on a sailing to sailing basis due to adverse
weather.
UPDATE:
Cancelled for the remainder of the day due to adverse
weather.
Mallaig - Rhum - Canna - Muck -
Eigg (Lochnevis):
UPDATE 1300:
May be liable to disruption / delays due to adverse weather.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Riddon):
Due to adverse weather conditions the 1630 sailing from Iona will be the
last sailing of the day.
Kennacraig - Port Ellen / Port
Askaig (Hebridean Isles, Isle of Arran):
Due to impending adverse weather conditions the 1800 sailing
from Port Ellen has been cancelled.
There will be an additional sailing from Port Ellen at 0700 tomorrow and
the service will continue as per timetable thereafter.
CLYDE:
Loch Shira is heading to Gourock top wires tonight. It is
expected a south or southwest 9 gale is on its way which means she cant
lie at Fairlie which is exposed. She is leaving Largs after the last run
at 2030 and will be back to Largs for the 0645 tomorrow morning.
Ardrossan - Brodick (Isle of
Mull):
UPDATE 1300:
May be liable to disruption / delays due to adverse weather.
1350 ex Brodick is about to sail to Ardrossan
1640 ex Brodick will be reviewed later may sail to Gourock
1920 ex Brodick today & 0700 ex Ardrossan tomorrow have been cancelled
NORTHLINK FERRIES:
As of 1955 all routes appear to be operating as
scheduled. |
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| 03/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Kennacraig - Port Ellen / Port
Askaig (Hebridean Isles, Isle of Arran):
SERVICE REMINDER:
Due to ongoing Pier Work at Port Askaig the 1720 sailings
from Kennacraig on Mondays and return sailings at 0700 on Tuesdays from
Port Askaig will continue to operate to and from Port Ellen for the
foreseeable future. |
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| 02/11/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Linnhe arrived at Raasay at 1100 and is now in service
on the Sconser - Raasay route. Loch Striven left Raasay at 1130
to commence her journey to Ardmaleish. We are unsure where she is
spending tonight but it is likely to be either Tobermory or Craignure.
Loch Buie left Rothesay this afternoon and called in at
Rhubodach to collect crew cars, before heading down in the direction of
the Kilbrannan Sound. She expected back at Fionnphort tomorrow sometime
to resume service and relieve the Loch Riddon. |
Lochs Linnhe and Striven
at Raasay today |
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| 01/12/07 |
CLYDE:
Isle of Mull suffered her first weather-related disruption of
her relief service today. Her 0820 sailing from Brodick was diverted to
Gourock, where she arrived at 1030. After loading traffic sent up from
Ardrossan by road, she then left again at 1100, passing Jupiter
off Kempock Point. She reached Brodick at 1310 and the decision was then
taken to cancel the 1350 sailing. She next sailed at 1640 and again made
for Gourock instead of Ardrossan. She left around 1900 for the return
sailing to Brodick. It is expected that Isle of Mull will be
visiting Gourock quite a bit during her stint on the Arran run. We
understand that she will not attempt the tight turn in Ardrossan harbour
in winds above 25-30 knots.
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Riddon did not sail again after her 1530 ex Iona due to
weather conditions. Loch Ranza was also affected by the weather
and her 1705 round trip from Gigha was cancelled. |
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