'Normal service' due to resume on CalMac routes after weeks of disruption
Summary
CalMac ferries expect to have normal service again soon after weeks of problems caused by broken ships and maintenance work. The ferry MV Hebrides is coming back into service, which will help bring regular ferry routes and schedules back for several islands.Key Facts
- MV Hebrides will return to service on the Little Minch route on Wednesday afternoon.
- The ferry had a leak in its bow visor, the front part that opens to load vehicles.
- This return will help restore normal ferry services to the islands of Coll, Colonsay, Mull, South Uist, and Tiree.
- In April, 10 out of 32 CalMac ferries were not working due to technical issues, maintenance, or crew problems.
- The disruption affected travel for island communities and was mentioned in recent Scottish election campaigning.
- Two other major ferries, MV Isle of Lewis and MV Finlaggan, are expected back soon after maintenance.
- MV Isle of Lewis had extra repairs requiring its dry dock time to increase by three months.
- CalMac thanked its staff and island communities for their patience during this difficult period.
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