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29/09/05 |
NorthLink: In predicable fashion the
Hamnavoe has been using the Stromness linkspan Stern on for around the
last week due to the persistent high winds. Switching the berthing operation
actually changes the crossing times slightly for the route. If Bow first at
Stromness and Stern at Scrabster (normal operation) the Stromness Scrabster
leg is slightly longer as the vessel has to turn in each harbour, while no
turning is required on the return leg. Meanwhile, representatives from
Caledonian MacBrayne are in the Northern Isles this week to finalise
consultation details prior to submitting its bid to run the Northern Isles
ferry service. The closing date for submitted bids are to returned to the
Scottish Executive by November 1 2005. |
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28/09/05 |
Loch Riddon was spotted at Gourock , having spent last night there
out of the weather. Raasay is apparently now in service on the
Tobermory - Kilchoan service for the remainder of the summer timetable and
then for the winter. There were no sailings on the Kilchoan route today due to
technical problems and service is expected to resume from 1400 tomorrow.
Clansman is due to arrive at Garvel Dry Dock tomorrow morning for what
are believed to be rudder repairs. Isle of Arran will be covering
Clansman's normal duties although there will be changes to the timings
of her sailings as a result of her slower speed (see external link above for
affected sailings). The Caledonian Isles was off this afternoon due
to the passing storms. |
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24./09/05 |
Loch Linnhe appeared at Troon for repairs earlier this afternoon. It
appears she suffered damage from a rope getting tangled earlier in the week.
Presumably the Bruernish is still covering the Kilchoan
crossing in her absence. |
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20/09/05 |
Bruernish is still in charge of the Tobermory - Kilchoan crossing.
Loch Linnhe was spotted heading down the Sound of Mull by a passenger on
Clansman in bound from Barra. The smaller ferry was overtaken off
Craignure and is on her way for repairs. |
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16/09/05 |
NorthLink: It is apparent that the
chartered freight vessel Clare is suffering from a main engine
problem. It is thought that the problem was discovered en-route from
Aberdeen to Lerwick on Tuesday night. As a result the vessel did not sail
from Lerwick on Wednesday night. This meant there was no freight cover for
Hjaltland sailing from Aberdeen to Lerwick last night which seemed to
cause a bit of a stir with the very senior management of the company with
even the Chief Executive overseeing the progress of loading and departure.
The Clare did sail from Lerwick eventually and arrived in Aberdeen
around 4 am this morning. At this time the Hascosay was still on the
Euro Link linkspan awaiting departure. When the Hascosay departed the
Clare was then free to use the Euro Link. The Mathews Quay linkspan
is currently not in service. |
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15/09/05 |
Loch Linnhe was spotted moored at the buoy in Tobermory Bay, out of
service while Bruernish was taking the Tobermory - Kilchoan sailings. |
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14/09/05 |
NorthLink: The Hamnavoe has
reversed her berthing operation due to the high winds over Orkney at
present, i.e. Stern at Stromness and Bow at Scrabster. Due to these winds
the Hamnavoe arrived in Stromness almost an hour late (from her 8:45
Scrabster departure) as she could not get alongside the pier at Stromness. |
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13/09/05 |
Loch Linnhe was out of service today with technical problems. The
external link above advised that a relief vessel will be taking the service
up from 18:00 this evening. We assume this means an Island Class ferry is
being taken up to Tobermory this afternoon to start relief work.
Elsewhere, adverse weather means that Muck is not receiving a visit from the
Lochnevis today. |
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07/09/05 |
NorthLink: Freight Ships The Freight
Ships started the Livestock season this week. Zebu Exepress arrived in
Lerwick on Tuesday and will sail from Lerwick on Wednesday and Saturday,
Kirkwall on Monday and layover for a day on Friday in Shetland. On Wednesday 14th she will do a special sailing from Unst.
Hascosay has switched rosters with Clare, seeing her sail from Aberdeen
to Shetland on Wednesday and Friday and Kirkwall on Monday. She lays over in
Lerwick on Saturday, sailing south on Sunday. Clare does the reverse, laying
over in Aberdeen on Saturday and sailing on Sunday to Kirkwall, then in the
early hours of Monday on to Shetland before returning south on Monday
evening. |
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02/09/05 |
According to Calmac's website there appear to be problems on Juno this morning and she will be
taken off the Wemyss Bay - Rothesay service at 1215 for repairs. Despite
Jupiter being available but out of service, the Bute will be operating
the route on her own through this afternoon.
Jupiter sailed from Gourock to Rosneath where she has tied up for
winter lay-up.
Travellers to Oban are being advised to allow for delays whilst getting
through the town to the ferry terminal due to roadworks currently underway.
Sailings aren't delayed for late arriving vehicles.
On two Fridays this month, 9th and 30th, the Clansman will be
operating an amended timetable on her return from the Outer Isles, leaving
Castlebay at 1850 and calling at Lochboisdale (2020-2030) and finally
arriving in Oban at 0130. This is to cater for livestock movements. |
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01/09/05 |
It is anticipated that the following will happen on the Clyde with regards
to operations over the coming months: Jupiter is being laid up until
March next year at Roseneath. Coruisk will run the Gourock - Dunoon
winter service using the new Dunoon linkspan. Juno, in January will
also be laid up until the summer season. The New Upper Clyde vessel will
enter service next year joining her sister on the Rothesay run. |
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