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31/01/08 |
January bows out in style once more this year...only Hebrides and
Loch Fyne managed to keep their routes running. On what must be the
worst day of the winter so far, the company website disruptions page shows a
lot of red squares this afternoon! Details are:
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
There have been no sailings so far today. A review is expected at 1300
regarding the 1350 ex Brodick
Update: There will be no sailings at all today due to the weather.
Next sailing 0820 ex Brodick, weather permitting
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay (Argyle, Bute)
Due to deteriorating conditions there will be no further sailings today
(as of 1530). Next sailing will be on Saturday morning as strike action has
resulted in Rothesay pier being closed for the day tomorrow.
Colintraive - Rhubodach (Loch Dunvegan)
Service suspended at 1630 for the remainder of the day.
Gourock - Dunoon (Jupiter, Ali Cat)
A reminder that this service is off today due to strike action by
council pier staff.
Tarbert - Portavadie (Loch Riddon)
After returning successfully from Lochranza, the service to Portavadie
has been cancelled for the remainder of the day
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Alainn)
Service is cancelled for the remainder of the day and Loch Alainn
has headed up to Gourock for shelter and an overnight berth
WESTERN ISLES:
Tobermory - Kilchoan (Loch Linnhe)
The 1000 ex Tobermory was cancelled. A decision will be made this
afternoon regarding the 1545 sailing.
Updated 1505: The 1545 ex Tobermory and 1630 ex Kilchoan are both
cancelled
Barra - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda)
The first four sailings from Barra (0715, 0925, 1230 and 1410) have all
been cancelled. A decision will be made at 1600 regarding the last sailing
of the day.
Update: The last sailing of the day has also been cancelled.
Oban - Barra - S. Uist (Lord of the Isles)
The 1530 ex Oban has been cancelled for today. Next sailing TBC.
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Ranza)
Service suspended due to the weather. Decision taken at 1520 to cancel
all remaining sailings today.
Kennacraig - Islay (Hebridean Isles)
The 0700 ex Kennacraig diverted to Port Askaig. The rest of the day's
sailings have been cancelled due to the wind.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie)
Service suspended and to be reviewed at 1300. Decision taken at 1445 to
cancel service for the remainder of the day.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis)
1345 ex Stornoway liable to disruption. The 1715 ex Ullapool is
cancelled and the vessel will remain there overnight.
Oban - Craignure (Isle of Mull)
The 1000 ex Oban and 1100 ex Craignure didn't operate due to the weather.
1300 ex Craignure running 15 minutes late
Update: The 1400 ex Oban and the 1500 and 1700 ex Craignure
are cancelled. The 1600 sailing from Oban got away on time and was the last
sailing of the day.
Berneray - Leverburgh (Loch Portain)
All sailings cancelled for today. Next sailing 0800 tomorrow weather
permitting
Sconser - Raasay (Loch Striven)
Operating only on a sailing by sailing basis
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis)
Service cancelled
Mallaig - Small Isles (Lochnevis)
Service cancelled
Oban - Lismore (Eigg)
1445 ex Oban and 1545 ex Lismore cancelled.
RATHLIN FERRIES:
Canna has not sailed at all today. Next sailing tomorrow, weather
permitting
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30/01/08 |
CLYDE:
Services from Gourock to Dunoon are cancelled for today due to a
strike on the part of Argyll and Bute Council pier staff. As a result
neither Jupiter or Ali Cat will run either today or tomorrow.
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
The 1920 ex Brodick is cancelled and the vessel will spend the night
there. The 0700 ex Ardrossan tomorrow will not run as a result.
WESTERN ISLES:
Raasay has moved from her winter role as Kilchoan ferry and can
now be found lying inboard Eigg in Oban. She will remain here in
spare capacity until she is called into service to allow Eigg to head
away for overhaul at Corpach in the next few weeks.
Kennacraig - Islay (Hebridean Isles)
Strong winds have seen the 1800 ex Kennacraig cancelled. The inward
sailing tomorrow at 0415 is therefore cancelled.
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Ranza)
The last sailing for the day on this route was at 1635.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Muirneag)
The overnight freight service is off due to the winds |
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29/01/08 |
TERMINALS:
Mersey Mammoth joined Caledonian Isles in
Ardrossan today as she dropped off the gangway she picked up from Rothesay
yesterday
WESTERN ISLES:
Lochnevis today added a call at Muck into her Small Isles
schedule. As a result the 1600 sailing to Armadale was delayed. |
The Mammoth at Ardrossan |
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28/01/08 |
Isle of Arran can clearly be seen on the Aberdeen harbour webcam this
morning. Thanks go to Forum member G-Pat Ile who was first to spot her on
the webcam! She arrived at around 1800 last night.
TERMINALS:
The Mersey Mammoth returned to Rothesay today and
undertook the next phase in the redevelopment of the pier. She was involved
in the dismantling of the 'old' gangway which is being moved to Ardrossan. |
Isle of Arran on Aberdeen webcam |
Rothesay gangway being dismantled |
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27/01/08 |
Clansman is indeed on her way south today, having passed through the
Sound of Mull and Sound of Islay earlier this morning. She would have passed
Isle of Lewis during the early part of her journey as the larger
vessel made her way back to her namesake isle, ready to return to service
tomorrow morning. Clansman is expected to arrive at around midnight
on the Mersey. |
Clansman passing Port Askaig |
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26/01/08 |
Isle of Lewis is reported to have left JWD shortly after 1030 this
morning in order to conduct trials, collect crew cars and then head up to
Stornoway to relieve Clansman for her own overhaul. It is expected
that Clansman will leave Stornoway tonight after completing her
scheduled sailings and head for the Mersey.
Updated: Due to a technical problem with her bow ramp, Clansman
still sits in Stornoway harbour at 1700. Her crew are assessing the problem
and an update is due later on regarding the status of the 1345 sailing which
is already over 3 hours late.
Updated again: Clansman sailed at around 1740 for Ullapool,
returning at around 2130(ish). She will leave for Mersey pilots at approx
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25/01/08 |
Isle of Arran left Port Askaig at around 1215 this afternoon and
commenced the long sail round to Aberdeen where she is to undergo her annual
overhaul. She passed Craignure at around 1500 and is expected to arrive in
Aberdeen around 1800 tomorrow
Yet more disruptions today - the following services are all liable to
disruption throughout today:
Tobermory - Kilchoan (Raasay)
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay (Argyle / Bute)
Sconser - Raasay (Loch Striven)
There are cancellations on the following routes:
WESTERN ISLES:
Barra - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda)
Services this morning are cancelled and a review is to take place at
1200 regarding this afternoons scheduled departures.
Oban - Barra - South Uist (Lord of the Isles)
The vessel left Oban at 0800 and was forced to turn back due to the
weather. Currently heading back to Oban.
Oban - Colonsay (Isle of Mull)
Today's sailing is cancelled. A decision on the next sailing will be
made later today, suggesting the possibility of an additional sailing over
the weekend...
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Linnhe)
Service suspended and to be reviewed later in the day
Kennacraig - Islay (Hebridean Isles)
The 1800 ex Kennacraig has been cancelled
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie)
Service suspended and to be reviewed shortly
Ullapool - Stornoway (Clansman)
0715 ex Stornoway is cancelled
Oban - Craignure (Isle of Mull)
Service suspended. Next sailing will be 1400 ex Craignure and then 1600
ex Oban, weather permitting
Lochaline - Fishnish (Loch Fyne)
Service suspended and to be reviewed shortly
Uig - Tarbert (Hebrides)
Due to the 0730 ex Tarbert being unable to berth in Uig at 0910, the 0940 ex Uig has been
cancelled. Hebrides is currently making her way back to Lochmaddy and
will sail again at 1245 for Uig where hopefully she will be able to berth.
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis)
0840 ex Mallaig was cancelled. Afternoon sailing at 1600 is weather
permitting
Mallaig - Eigg - Muck (Lochnevis)
Service cancelled due to the weather
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
The 1105 ex Brodick and 1230 ex Ardrossan are cancelled, with a review
to be made at 1315 with regards the 1350 ex Brodick
RATHLIN FERRIES:
Ballycastle - Rathlin (Canna)
This morning's sailing to Ballycastle and back is cancelled |
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24/01/08 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Oban - Barra - South Uist (Lord of the Isles)
The vessel will not be sailing this afternoon due to the poor
conditions. Weather permitting she will sail at 0700 tomorrow for Barra
(1220), Lochboisdale (1420) and back to Oban.
Oban - Coll - Tiree (Lord of the Isles)
Vessel sailing approximately 30 minutes late due to the weather
conditions to the west of Mull.
Kennacraig - Islay (Hebridean Isles / Isle of Arran)
The 0700 and 0945 ex Kennacraig were both diverted to Port Askaig. The
1720 ex Kennacraig was cancelled.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Clansman)
Services cancelled today
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Linnhe)
Services were disrupted through the morning and then cancelled for the
rest of the day
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
Once again the vessel will spend tonight at Brodick. Therefore
tomorrow's 0700 ex Ardrossan is off.
Loch Alainn is spending tonight at the wires in Goruock to shelter
from the high winds expected to hit Largs. |
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23/01/08 |
Isle of Cumbrae has moved from Rosneath and is now up on the slip at
Ardmaleish, along with Loch Tarbert. |
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22/01/08 |
TERMINALS:
Mersey Mammoth today removed the old side-loading linkspan from
its 30 year-old position in the latest phase of the reconstruction process
which will see the old berth becoming the secondary vessel's overnight
berth. Photos can be seen both on the
SoC Forum here and on the
Daily Bute site.
Loch Ranza set sail from Rothesay today, calling first at Largs for
crew cars and then at Lochranza for an overnight berth. She is due to resume
service at Gigha and allow Loch Linnhe to return north to Mull.
Caledonian Isles is spending tonight at Brodick and as a result
tomorrow's 0700 ex Ardrossan is cancelled. |
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21/01/08 |
Isle of Lewis and Loch Shira left Garvel dry dock this
morning. The larger vessel was towed into the adjacent JWD, berthing first
on the south wall to allow her port side lifeboat to be lowered. She was
then moved across to the Garvel side wall. Loch Shira then moved into
place under her own power.
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Isle of Lewis back in JWD |
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20/01/08 |
Coruisk moved up from JWD to KGV Dock in Glasgow today. This was to
make space in JWD for Isle of Lewis and Loch Shira when they
emerge from Garvel tomorrow. |
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19/01/08 |
Loch Ranza has moved back to Rothesay's inner berth after being
unslipped from Ardmaleish.
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Loch Ranza back from Ardmaleish |
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18/01/08 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis)
The 1600 sailing to Armadale is cancelled due to the worsening forecast
Mallaig - Eigg - Muck - Mallaig (Lochnevis)
Small Isles sailing is cancelled for today due to the weather
Sconser - Raasay (Loch Striven)
Service running but on a sailing by sailing basis and there is every
possibility of disruption
Lochaline - Fishnish (Loch Fyne)
Sailings suspended as of 1415. To be reviewed at 1600.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Clansman / Muirneag)
Tonight's delayed 1715 ex Ullapool is cancelled, as is tomorrow's 0715
ex Stornoway. The overnight freight sailing is also cancelled tonight.
Kennacraig - Islay (Isle of Arran / Hebridean Isles)
The 0945 was diverted to Port Askaig instead of Port Ellen this morning.
As a result the 1800 to Kennacraig will now sail from Port Askaig instead at
the earlier time of 1630. The 1800 to Port Ellen is cancelled
Barra - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda)
No more sailings on this route today
Oban - Craignure (Isle of Mull)
The 1900 ex Craignure and 2145 ex Oban are both cancelled. The 1700 ex
Craignure and 1800 ex Oban are running but may be liable to disruption.
Oban - Lismore (Eigg)
The only sailing this afternoon will be 1600 ex Oban and 1700 ex Lismore
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie)
Service cancelled for the remainder of the day
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
Services liable to cancellation at short notice. The 1640 ex
Brodick will head for Ardrossan but berthing is not guaranteed
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Alainn)
Sailings may be liable to disruption throughout today
Also in the news today...
The Loch Dunvegan had some unusual company in the Kyles of
Bute today in the form of a Ford Fiesta which had been broken into and
rolled down into the water. Fortunately the slipway was not blocked and the
Colintraive - Rhubodach service was not disrupted. Photos can be seen on the
Daily Bute website here
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17/01/08 |
WESTERN ISLES:
All sailings to Port Ellen today were diverted to and from Port Askaig |
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15/01/08 |
CLYDE:
Loch Tarbert made for Ardmaleish this morning.
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Loch Tarbert at Rothesay today |
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14/01/08 |
TERMINAL INFORMATION:
Until further notice the 1815 sailing from Rothesay each evening will be
diverted to Gourock, with the 1900 ex Wemyss Bay being cancelled. This is to
allow demolition work to take place at the old side-loading berth in
Rothesay. Work will see the old linkspan being removed. Whichever vessel is
operating the secondary Bute roster will tie up overnight at the wires
before sailing at 0545 for Rothesay, in time to pick up the timetable with
the 0700 departure for Wemyss Bay each morning.
CLYDE:
Loch Tarbert sailed from Lochranza up to Rothesay today in
readiness for her annual overhaul at Ardmaleish. |
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11/01/08 |
Loch Linnhe left Craignure this morning and continued her journey
down to Gigha, where she arrived at around 1200. She took over the Tayinloan
service with the 1230 sailing from the island. Loch Tarbert
immediately set out for Lochranza for an overnight berth. |
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10/01/08 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Lord of the Isles omitted her call at Barra this evening, instead
making for Lochboisdale on the 1530 ex Oban and arriving at 2205.
After several days lying idle and avoiding the bad weather, Loch Linnhe
left Mallaig today and moved down to Craignure for an overnight berth. She
is believed to be heading down to Gigha to relieve the Loch Tarbert.
CLYDE:
For a period of four or five weeks in the near future, the No 2a vessel
(second roster at Rothesay) will start and finish each day at Gourock. This
is to allow demolition work to be carried out at the old side-loading berth
in Rothesay. The main roster will still see one vessel berthing overnight at
the new linkspan. |
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09/01/08 |
The strongest winds of the winter so far are causing multiple disruptions
across the network today. The following list shows the situation at of 1100
WESTERN ISLES:
Tobermory - Kilchoan (Raasay)
Service suspended pending a review at 1100
Update: Service resumed with the 1100 sailing to Kilchoan
Barra - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda)
Morning sailings cancelled. Situation being reviewed at 1200
Oban - Barra - South Uist (Lord of the Isles)
Service running 30 minutes late due to vessel not departing Lochboisdale
until 0800 due to the weather
Oban - Colonsay (Isle of Mull)
Sailing cancelled for today. Next sailing as per timetable at 1000 on
Friday
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Tarbert)
Service suspended for the time being
Updated 1415: Due to no let up in the weather, remaining sailings
on this service are cancelled today
Uig - Tarbert/Lochmaddy (Hebrides)
Vessel still at Tarbert pending a decision on sailing with a rescheduled
1200 to Lochmaddy then Uig then Lochmaddy.
Update: the delayed 0730 sailing to Uig diverted to Lochmaddy. A
decision regarding sailing ti Uig is to be made once Hebrides arrives
at Lochmaddy as Uig pier is still experiencing very strong winds.
Update: Hebrides got away from Lochmaddy at 1435 and is
sailing to Uig. She is expected to return from there at 1645.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie)
Service suspended for the time being. To be reviewed at 1200
Updated 1600: A service will be attempted at 1615
Kennacraig - Islay (Isle of Arran and Hebridean Isles)
Sailings suspended for the time being. Situation to be reviewed at 1200.
Update: The service is resumed with the 1300 ex Kennacraig to
Port Askaig and back. The 1800 sailing from Port Ellen tonight is being
cancelled
however the departure from Kennacraig at the same time is sailing as
scheduled. Hebridean Isles
will spend the night at Port Ellen.
Ullapool - Stornoway (Clansman)
1030 ex Ullapool and 1345 ex Stornoway both cancelled. Contact Ullapool
or Stornoway offices for further information
Oban - Craignure (Isle of Mull)
1000 ex Oban and 1100 ex Craignure both cancelled. Situation to be
reviewed at 1200 regarding the later sailings
Update: Weather permitting there will be an additional 1400 ex
Oban and 1500 ex Craignure this afternoon
Lochaline - Fishnish (Loch Fyne)
Service operating only as the weather permits
Berneray - Leverburgh (Loch Portain)
0815 ex Berneray and 0925 ex Leverburgh were cancelled. Situation to be
reviewed at 1230
Update: All remaining sailings are cancelled today
Sconser - Raasay (Loch Striven)
Servce still suspended. Situation to be reviewed at 1200
Update: Loch Striven has picked up the timetable with the 1230 ex Raasay
though she may still be liable to disruptions through the afternoon
Mallaig - Armadale (Lochnevis)
Morning sailing disrupted. Situation to be reviewed later with a view to
running the 1600 ex Mallaig
Update: Lochnevis did indeed sail at 1600 for Armadale
Mallaig - Eigg - Muck (Lochnevis)
Today's sailing is cancelled
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
The vessel was forced to untie and lie in Brodick Bay from about 0200
after losing some mooring ropes, snapped by the force f the winds. She has
been lying off since then while divers are awaited to check the berth is
clear of obstructing ropes. Next sailing will be the 1230 from Ardrossan,
providing Caledonian Isles can get across there
Update: She was unable to get in at Ardrossan and then crossed back
to Brodick with a view to picking up the service with the 1640.
Gourock - Dunoon (Jupiter)
This service may be liable to disruption through the day
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Alainn)
The vessel moved from Largs to Gourock at 0900 and then picked up the
timetable departing Largs at 1045 but subsequent sailings will be weather
permitting.
RATHLIN FERRIES:
Canna's morning round trip to Ballycastle
and back at 0900 was cancelled due to the weather, as is the afternoon
sailig
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08/01/08 |
CLYDE:
Ali Cat had her morning sailings cancelled today due to technical
problems.
Loch Alainn was due to leave Gourock at 0600 bound for Largs where
she has taken over from Loch Shira. The larger vessel left Largs at
around 0820 and moved to Garvel and joined Isle of Lewis in the dry
dock for annual overhaul.
With the onset of yet more heavy weather, disruptions were posted on the
official company website:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
This route may be subject to delays and disruption through the day
Update: The 1920 ex Brodick and tomorrow's 0700 ex Ardrossan are
cancelled to allow the vessel to berth overnight in Brodick.
Loch Alainn retraced her steps this evening and sought an overnight
berth at the Wires in Gourock due to the poor weather and gale force winds
expected overnight.
WESTERN ISLES:
Kennacraig - Islay (Isle of Arran)
The 1800 sailing from Port Ellen has been brought forward to 1530 in
order to be completed before the anticipated bad weather arrives. This will
mean that Isle of Arran and Hebridean Isles will both sail
from Islay simultaneously, with the former following the latter up West Loch
Tarbert only 15 minutes behind.
Barra - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda)
The 1710 ex Ardmhor and 1815 ex Eriskay are cancelled due to the adverse
weather
RATHLIN FERRIES:
Canna's afternoon round trip to Ballycastle and back was brought
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07/01/08 |
CLYDE:
Isle of Lewis carried out her MES test using her port side chute
and rafts today. She is due to go into Garvel dry dock with Loch Shira
tomorrow sometime.
Coruisk came out of Garvel dry dock at 1030 this morning. She was
later seen on trials this afternoon and is spending tonight alongside Custom
House Quay in Greenock. |
Loch Ranza at Ardmaleish
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WESTERN ISLES:
Clansman has commenced her winter relief service to Lewis,
running to a retimed schedule, as follows:
Stornoway dep: 0715
1405
Ullapool dep:
1045 1745
The weather was causing further disruption today:
Kennacraig - Islay (Isle of Arran)
After running 40 minutes late with the 1400 ex Port Ellen, Isle of
Arran had her 1720 ex Kennacraig cancelled. She will remain in
Kennacraig overnight, thus missing the 0700 ex Port Ellen tomorrow.
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Tarbert)
The seaweed problem of 12 months ago returned today... Loch Tarbert
was forced to miss her 1705 ex Gigha and 1735 ex Tayinloan as a result of
the weed combined with a low tide. |
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06/01/08 |
Clansman set off from Oban early this morning bound for Stornoway.
She arrived in the Lewis capital around 5pm this evening and will commence
relief work on the Ullapool - Stornoway route tomorrow morning. Due to her
slower speed the journey will be slightly longer than advertised, however
this should not cause much disruption to the timetable.
Lord of the Isles returned to service after a few days rest and took
over the Outer Isles roster with the 1500 service to Barra and South Uist.
Loch Linnhe moved down to Mallaig where she will lie on standby for a
few days in case there are further problems with Loch Striven.
Loch Ranza arrived in Rothesay at 1630 this afternoon and will
move to Ardmaleish for her overhaul shortly.
Isle of Lewis arrived on the Clyde this afternoon. Her voyage from
Stornoway saw her sail via the Small Isles and Sound of Mull for shelter. She berthed bow-in
at Gourock at 1430 just after Jupiter departed with the Dunoon
sailing. She then unloaded crew vehicles, took on a pilot and sailed for JWD
where she berthed starboard side to the north dock wall. A selection
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Isle of Lewis: a) approaching Gourock - b) passing
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05/01/08 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Isle of Lewis left Stornoway around 2100 this evening after
completing her service commitments. She will make her way south overnight
and arrive on the Clyde tomorrow ready for her overhaul.
Loch Linnhe
left Raasay late this afternoon after handing back the service to Loch
Striven
and then made for Kyle of Lochalsh and an overnight berth. Loch Striven
left Mallaig at 1025 and resumed service with the 1510 from Raasay.
It has been reported that
Lochnevis made an unusual call at Inverie slipway recently, to deliver a
new bottle bank to the remote community. The date of her extra-curricular
sailing is uncertain at present.
Kennacraig - Islay (Hebridean Isles and Isle of Arran)
Hebridean Isles
diverted the 0700 sailing to Port Askaig this morning, instead of Port
Ellen
Isle of Arran had her 1720 sailing to Port Ellen cancelled due to
adverse weather. She will make an additional sailing tomorrow at 0700 to
Port Ellen and will pick up her timetable from there.
Tayinloan - Gigha (Loch Tarbert)
The service was suspended for a while this morning, however a 1230
sailing was attempted, returning from Tayinloan at 1300. Further sailings
will be dependent on weather conditions on a sailing by sailing basis.
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie)
Service liable to delays and disruption due to the weather.
Update (1525): Service has been cancelled for the remainder of the
day.
CLYDE:
Ardrossan - Brodick (Caledonian Isles)
The 0700 sailing was cancelled this morning, with the vessel picking up
the timetable with the 0820 from Brodick. Caledonian Isles then
suffered a technical problem this afternoon, missing the 1515 ex Ardrossan
and 1640 ex Brodick. She resumed service with the 1800 ex Ardrossan.
Wemyss Bay - Rothesay (Argyle and Bute)
Service liable to delays and disruption due to the weather
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Shira)
Service liable to delays and disruption due to the weather
COMPANY INFOMATION:
Mr Phil Preston, Operations Director of CalMac Ferries Ltd, is
giving a lecture entitled "Ferries in the West of Scotland" at the
Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland at 1815 in the
Clydeport Building, 16 Robertson Street, Glasgow. The public are cordially
invited. |
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04/01/08 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Kennacraig - Islay (Hebridean Isles)
The 1800 sailing to Port Ellen has been cancelled, as has the 0415
inward sailing tomorrow morning.
Barra - Eriskay (Loch Bhrusda)
The 1710 ex Ardmhor and 1815 ex Eriskay have been cancelled. Next
sailing will be tomorrow morning, weather permitting
Tarbert - Portavadie (Loch Riddon)
As at 1515 the service is cancelled for the rest of the day
Fionnphort - Iona (Loch Buie)
As of 1450 the service is cancelled for the rest of the day
CLYDE:
Loch Ranza moved from Campbeltown to Lochranza on the next step of
her journey to Bute today.
Largs - Cumbrae Slip (Loch Shira)
The service has been subject to disruption through the day, however it
was suspended for a while this evening. An attempt will be made with
the 1915 ex Largs.
Colintraive - Rhubodach (Loch Dunvegan)
As at 1840 the service has been cancelled for the rest of the day |
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03/01/08 |
CLYDE:
Loch Tarbert sailed for Gigha this morning and took over the roster with
the 1550 sailing to allow
Loch Ranza to head to Ardmaleish to start her overhaul tomorrow. It is
unclear whether Loch Tarbert will be staying at Gigha until Loch
Ranza returns in a couple of weeks' time or whether this is just short
term relief until Loch Linnhe is able to leave Raasay and take over -
as it was originally supposed to be Loch Linnhe covering at Gigha
this year. Loch Ranza left Gigha at 1600 bound for Campbeltown
(arriving at 2300)
WESTERN ISLES:
Hebridean Isles'
0700 sailing was diverted to Port Askaig this morning, as was Isle of
Arran's 0945 sailing. Both were diverted due to the strong winds. This
of course means that the 1400 from Port Ellen will be departing from Port
Askaig instead.
Update: Conditions appear to have deteriorated. Due to a vessel being
unable to berth, the 1720 from Kennacraig to Port Ellen has been cancelled.
Tomorrow morning's 0700 inward sailing is therefore also cancelled.
Loch Striven remains in Mallaig today while engineers have a look at
the technical problem which forced her out of service last week.
Update: She was out on trials off Mallaig this afternoon. |
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WESTERN ISLES:
Islay services were disrupted today. The 1300 sailed as normal,
but Isle of Arran's 0945 did not leave Kennacraig until 1345 and was
diverted to Port Askaig. The 1800 sailing from Port Ellen was brought
forward to 1630 and departed from Port Askaig. The 1800 ex Kennacraig was
cancelled. |
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WHOLE NETWORK:
As in previous years, New Year's Day sees the entire fleet tied
up for the day, with the exception of Canna. All being well all
services will return to normal tomorrow
morning as per the timetable. |
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