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Ferry suffered issue with bow visor arm

The 'Hebrides', serving on the route Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert, suffered a technical issue with the bow visor arm on May 13, 2025. As a consequence, the turnaround times have been increased. The vessel departed Uig one hour 15 mins late. The estimated time of arrival in Lochmaddy was 9:30 p.m. The following amended timetable was operated: http://calm.ac/22 , http://calm.ac/24

Ferry suffered technical issue

The 'Hebrides' serving on the route Uig.Lochmaddy.Tarbert suffered a technical issue on April 28. As a consequence, the 07:20 a.m. sailing from Lochmaddy departed late at 08:28 a.m. and was due in Uig at 10:13 a.m. Investigations into the technical issue were ongoing. Remaining sailings were liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.

Ferry suffered issues with bow visor and stern ramp

The 'Hebrides' serving on the route Uig-Lochmaddy, suffered a technical issue on March 29. Due the repair taking longer than planned, the departure from Lochmaddy at 4:45 p.m. had to be cancelled: After repairs have been carried out, the vessel operated the following amended timetable: Departure Uig – 07 :00 p.m. Arrival Lochmaddy – 08:45 p.m. Departure Lochmaddy – 09:00 p.m. Arrival Tarbert – 10:50 p.m. CalMac has admitted the extra work required for the 'Hebrides' is more extensive than initially acknowledged. The holdup was attributed to repairs needed to the bow visor. Further repairs are required to the stern ramp and the car deck in addition to the bow visor. The ferry was expected to return to service on April 16. On April3 it emeeged an extra six days of work is required. The vessel will not return until April 22.