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Ferry returns to normal schedule
On July 2 the inspections to the bow visor pf the 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert, have been completed by the contractors who had been attending o conduct further investigations, and the vessel will operate the published timetable again starting on July 3.
Temporary repair to bow visor
On June 21, a temporary repair has been carried out at the bow visor of the 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig-Tarbert-Lochmaddy. Until July 2, contractors were to attend the ferry to conduct further inspections, starting on July1 and 2. An amended timetable will continue to operate up to and including July 2.
Hebrides to be removed from service for repairs
The 'Hebrides' will be removed from service from June 30 to July 3 in order to allow inspection of the bow visor. During this period, the'Alfred' will operate an amended timetable on the Little Minch route. The 'Hebrides' had suffered two cracks in her bow visor starboard arm. Due to location of these cracks, the visor cannot be operated, and CalMac was unable to operate it until a full inspection has been conducted. As a result, the vessel is currently operating stern loading only which is increasing turnaround times resulting in service disruption including cancellations. During this period, vehicles towing caravans/trailers, coaches and commercial vehicles will be required to reverse either on or off the vessel. The 'Alfred' will operate an amended timetable on the Little Minch route during the inspections. Timetables are being finalised and will be shared as soon as possible. The following sailings have been cancelled as a result of the amended timetable: June 13, 20 & 27 Departure Lochmaddy – 8:40 p.m. Arrival Uig – 10:25 p.m. Departure Uig – 10:40 p.m. Arrival Lochmaddy – 12:25 a.m. The inspection will take place at Stornoway, and a repair plan, including any temporary repairs, will be agreed. A full repair will not take place until the vessel’s next annual overhaul in early 2026. As part of the inspection, CalMac will look at what temporary repairs can be completed, and this will inform deployment and timetables from July 4 onwards. There are six hatches that need to be removed to allow a full inspection of the bow visor, with this work taking 12-14 hours per hatch. This means it is not possible to conduct the inspection while the vessel is in service.
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