CalMac News Articles

FROM HEBRIDES NEWS:

https://www.hebrides-news.com/calmac-confirms-three-vessels-leave-the-fleet-81026.html?fbclid=IwdGRleAU0iSRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUP5a0Oc91tUWTkG-jGzdxkkYqFqQMnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7Min8Wuv7HSWGgOwHXK7wQH_dMrqGGXAXBdLAlinwGjaxeBnCVLEguIRUiaQ_aem_Vsw4RMLml_GUwhFj6zovcg

It appears that Alfred is remaining on Troon - Brodick duty until further notice! no back to orkney till the year 2030.

The following year is from a very report in Hebrides news: MV Glen Sannox is set to remain in the Western Isles for the rest of the winter season.

The new Ferguson Marine built vessel will not yet return to her designated route on the Clyde following latest changes to ferry movement plans.

Glen Sannox will carry out trials for operating the Stornoway - Ullapool freight service in early October, with the aim of cover this service with MV Isle of Lewis providing the regular daytime timetable throughout MV Loch Seaforth's overhaul between 19 October to 15 November 2026,

and as a result! MV Glen Sannox's own overhaul has been pushed back until 16 November, and she is expected to be available for service from 23 December 2026. New propellers are due to be fitted to Sannox in dry dock in a bid to resolve her serious vibration problem. Additional steel…

Due to the current wind strength and direction, combined with the restricted manoeuvring space within the allocated berth, MV Caledonian Isles was unable to safely berth at Greenock Ocean Terminal as planned and was required to abort the berthing attempt. With no alternative suitable berths available, the vessel will remain at sea overnight, seeking shelter off the northwest coast of Arran. the disition to sail or not until then, Further information on the impact to scheduled sailings will be provided as soon as arrangements are confirmed.