CALEDONIAN ISLES
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Gearbox issues still being addressed
The efforts to resolve the gearbox issue of the 'Caledonian Isles' were ongoing. The ferry was is now expected to resume timetabled service to and from Ardrossan from June 25. Sea trials were continuing to gather data on the issue, and a specialist engineer was expected to attend the vessel later this week. During this period, the ferries 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' continued to operate the route Troon-Brodick to the following timetable. The booking system of CalMac was currently closed for new bookings and amendments, and impacted customers were contacted as soon as possible, and in date order of sailings / bookings. Due to the further delay of the 'Caledonian Isles' returning to service, buses continued to operate between Ardrossan port and Troon port for foot passengers until further notice. A separate bus continued to operate between Troon train Station and Troon port for the 'Glen Sannox' sailings. Full update: http://calm.ac/41 for full update
Ferry's return delayed again
The 'Caledonian Isles' return to service has been pushed back until June 21. Efforts were ongoing to resolve the outstanding issue with pressure levels in the gearbox. The operator ruled out a number of potential root causes over the weekend and requested Kongsberg, the manufacturer, to send a specialist to the vessel to support engineers on board as soon as possible. They have been providing remote support during the past week. Due to the requirement to carry out two days of sea trials when this is fixed, CalMac pushed back the vessel’s return. The 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred'will continue to provide a two-vessel service from Troon until then.
More issues identified, more repair works delaying ferrie's return
Due to issues identified during the sea trials, there is a delay with the return of the 'Caledonian Isles' to service ountil June 17. Repair works were continued, and following the successful completion, more sea trials will be required. The booking system was closed for new bookings and amends from June 15. Further information were to be provided by the operator CalMac on June 16. During this period, the 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' continude to operate on the route Troon-Brodick. At the same time, the gangway of the 'Glen Sannox' has been repaired. Passengers were no longer required to embark and disembark via the car deck at Troon. The following additional buses will operate between Ardrossan port and Troon port for foot passengers for the sailings of the ferry 'Alfred': Departure Ardrossan - 08:15 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Timetable: https://www.calmac.co.uk/route-information/troon-brodick/#/
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