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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/#/
Return of ferry delayed again
The 'Caledonian Isles' will undock 24 hours later than planned on June 8. The unsettled weather meant the rudder works will be completed 24 hours later than planned. High winds caused a 12-hour delay in entering the drydock. Continuing unsettled weather now meant it has taken longer than planned to install the rudders due to the impact on cranes being able to safely operate. Therefore, the current plan is to flood the dock on June 8 and exit. Necessary checks will be carried out alongside at James Watt Dock throughout the day. MCA are due to attend on June 9, before sea trials begin in earnest on June 10 for three days. This will include berthing trials at Ardrossan and Brodick. This means a phased return will begin on June 13 and continue through June 14 with a full return to timetable on June 15. The ferries 'Glen Sannox' and 'Alfred' continued to operate Troon-Brodick until June 13. All customers with impacted existing bookings between June 12 and 14 June were contacted. After the successful completion of sea trials, and on return to service, the 'Caledonian Isles' will operate to and from Ardrossan with the following timetable: June 13: Departure Ardrossan – 09:45 p.m. Arrival Brodick – 10:40 a.m. Departure Brodick – 11:05 a.m. Arrival Ardrossan – 12:00 p.m. Departure Ardrossan – 12:30 p.m. Arrival Brodick – 1:25 p.m. Departure Brodick – 1:55 p.m. Arrival Ardrossan – 2:50 p.m. June 14:: Departure Ardrossan – 09:45 a.m. Arrival Brodick – 10:40 a.m. Departure Brodick – 11:05 a.m. Arrival Ardrossan – 12:00 p.m. Departure Ardrossan – 12:30 p.m. Arrival Brodick – 1:25 p.m. Departure Brodick – 1:55 p.m. Arrival Ardrossan – 2:50 p.m. Departure Ardrossan – 3:20 p.m. Arrival Brodick – 4:15 p.m. Departure Brodick – 5:30 p.m. Arrival Ardrossan – 6:25 p.m. From June 15. the 'Caledonian' Isles' will resume its timetabled service. https://www.calmac.co.uk/en-gb/route-information/ardrossan-brodick/#/
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