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31/12/07 |
CLYDE:
Loch Tarbert came back to life this afternoon and she left Rosneath to
move to Campbeltown via Largs for crew cars. She will lie in Campbeltown
over the New Year and is due to relieve Loch Ranza on Thursday or
Friday this week |
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30/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Striven set off on her journey south this morning. She spent the
night alongside Raasay pier with Loch Linnhe alongside her, ready to
keep the service running. As yet we are unsure what the problem with Loch
Striven is.
Update: A small CalMac vessel was reported in the vicinity of the
Garvellachs at around 2100. We believe this is the Loch Striven
continuing her long journey back to the Clyde for repairs. |
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Linnhe alongside Loch Striven |
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29/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Striven is suffering from technical problems today. Loch Linnhe
was summoned from Tobermory and was seen passing Eigg late this morning. She
entered service on the Sconser - Raasay service from 1500 this afternoon. We
have heard that Loch Striven will be needing repairs that cannot be
carried out in situ.
CLYDE:
Loch Shira spent last night at the wires in Gourock, as confirmed by
our SoC Forum member Balephuil Bay (who was looking out of his window at
0125) |
Loch
Linnhe passing Eigg en route for Raasay |
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28/12/07 |
CLYDE:
Caledonian Isles is spending tonight in Brodick; her 1920 sailing to
Ardrossan being cancelled. As a result her 0700 sailing tomorrow is
cancelled and the vessel will pick up her schedule with the 0820 from
Brodick. |
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27/12/07 |
CLYDE:
Argyle and Bute started this morning by sailing to Gourock instead of Wemyss
Bay. Sailings from the island were at 0800 and 0930, with returns from
Gourock 90 minutes later. The situation was to be reviewed at 1000.
Update - Wemyss Bay service back to normal with the delayed 1215 service ex
Wemyss Bay.
Further update - 1515 ex Wemyss Bay cancelled - service liable to disruption
for the rest of the day.
WESTERN ISLES:
Lochnevis did not sail to Armadale on her morning run today. Her Small
Isles service was also liable to disruption due to the weather, however we
believe she did manage to get to Rum and Canna, as well as her afternoon run
to Skye.
Both Isle of Arran and Hebridean Isles were diverted to Port
Askaig due to the weather. |
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25/12/07 |
No sailings today on the west coast of
Scotland, however Canna is scheduled to do one return sailing from
Rathlin as part of her regular duties. |
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24/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
As part of the pre Christmas
movements in the Oban area, all three large vessels have been in service.
Isle of Mull came off duty after her arrival in Oban at 1145 to make way
for Lord of the Isles taking the 1200 sailing to Colonsay. Isle of
Mull is spending Christmas at Oban berth No 1, Clansman at berth
No 2 and Lord of the Isles is out of the way at Craignure.
Loch Striven relieved Loch Linnhe at Raasay earlier today.
Loch Linnhe has returned to Tobermory for Christmas. |
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23/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Portain
and Loch Bhrusda are both remaining tied up today with no sailings
being carried out due to the high winds expected today. Clansman is
also delayed until midnight tonight on her Oban – Castlebay – Lochboisdale
run. She will reach Lochboisdale at 0700 tomorrow morning in time to pick up
the return leg as per timetable.
Hebridean Isles
was delayed by 20 minutes due to high winds while en route for Port Ellen
this evening. She was 20 minutes late in.
Lord of the Isles was putting her day off to good use this afternoon
and she was observed carrying out fire, abandon ship and lifeboat drills. Her
fast rescue craft was seen being launched at one point later on in the
afternoon.
Loch Striven made it as far as Tobermory and she is spending tonight
on Mull. She will return to Raasay tomorrow and resume her regular service |
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Lord
of the Isles testing her FRC |
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22/12/07 |
CLYDE:
Loch Striven left Rothesay
today and made for Campbeltown where she s staying overnight. She will
continue her journey back north tomorrow |
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19/12/07 |
Isle of Mull
left Ardrossan at around 0730 this morning and is making her way to Oban.
UPDATE 1230:
Isle of Mull
is in the Sound of Islay and is approaching Port Askaig |
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Isle
of Mull off Port Askaig |
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Relief in the Western Isles: Loch Linnhe off
Sconser, Lochnevis at Armadale and Raasay at Tobermory |
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18/12/07 |
CLYDE:
Bute
became the first vessel to commence loading at Rothesay’s new linkspan this
evening. After many years of talking, the prospect of full drive-through
operation is now at last a reality, with vessels using their stern ramps at
Rothesay and continuing to berth bow-in at Wemyss Bay. The linkspan now
becomes the main berth, while the old side-loading berth becomes the
overnight berth for the 2a vessel. |
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14/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
For the third morning running the 0700 to Port
Ellen did not go to Port Ellen. The Isle Of Arran’s 0945hrs from
Kennacraig did however go to Port Ellen as scheduled |
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13/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Hebridean Isles was again diverted to Port Askaig with this morning's
sailing, as was Isle of Arran. |
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12/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
The Hebridean Isles’ 0700 sailing from Kennacraig was diverted to
Port Askaig today due to strong southerly winds. She arrived Port Askaig at
0930.
The Isle of Arran's 0945 from Kennacraig to Port Ellen was also
diverted to Port Askaig due to the continued strong winds. After unloading
on Islay at 1245 she then left the berth so the Eilean Dhiura could
use the linkspan and then the Heb Isles at 1530hrs. Isle of Arran
anchored in Bunnahabhain Bay until she was ready to sail back to Port Askaig
for the 1800hrs departure for Kennacraig. |
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Isle of Arran
in Bunnahabhain Bay this evening |
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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
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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
cancellation-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):
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.
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)
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05/12/07 |
WESTERN ISLES:
Loch Buie
is now back at Iona after making the dash from Craignure earlier 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. |
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- Iona (Loch Riddon, Loch Buie):
UPDATE 1545:
Remaining sailings cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
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) |
Port Ellen minus any ferries |
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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 and 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
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Isle of Mull diverted to Gourock
Loch Shira arriving in Largs |
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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 Mull 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.
CLYDE:
Isle of Mull settled down into Clyde relief service and today carried
out a full day of Arran sailings without being diverted to Gourock. One of
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02/12/07 |
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.
CLYDE:
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 during the next week sometime to
resume service and relieve the Loch Riddon. |
Loch Linnhe and Loch 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. |
Isle of Mull
passing Jupiter off Gourock |
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