SOUTH UIST:
Mallaig (MAL) / Oban (OBA) - Lochboisdale (LBO)
One or more sailings are disrupted
Service updates
Thursday 15th April to 25th April
Due to a technical issue elsewhere, the Mallaig – Lochboisdale service will operate an amended timetable.The amended timetable is in response to a major failure of the port engine with MV Loch Seaforth operating the Ullapool – Stornoway route. It is expected that the MV Loch Seaforth will be out of service until at least the end of April to allow the engine issue to be thoroughly investigated and repaired.
As a result, MV Lord of the Isles will operate a combined Lochboisdale and Castlebay service which can be viewed here.
We have been working closely with the vessel owners CMAL as well as Transport Scotland to find ways of minimising disruption overall, however, for longer periods it is sometimes necessary to move vessels around the network to provide a replacement. We know and understand the reduction of any service can be very challenging for our customers and the communities we serve, and we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
We’ll keep customers updated throughout. If you’ve not already done so, download our app or follow our Twitter @CalMac_Updates so we can provide you with timely updates, with the latest information we have available. Alternatively, you can also sign up to our service status text updates.
Reason: operational
Supplementary information
Last Updated: 20 Apr 2021 14:02
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