CLANSMAN

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Ferry suffered bow visor issue

The 'Clansman', serving on the route Oban-Colonsay, needed essential repairs to the bow visor on Sep 6 and was sidelined. As a consequence, the service had to be be cancelled. The passenger charter m/v 'Hyskier' provided crossings for pedestrians in the meantime. However, due to adverse weather, this service was liable to disruption or cancellation.

Propeller fouled by debris

The 'Clansman', serving on the route Oban-Colonsay, got its port side propeller fouled by debris, which got entangled in it upon the arrival in Oban on the night of Aug 25. The ship had to be removed from service, and divers have been arranged to attend the ferry on the morning of Aug 26. As a result all sailings had to be cancelled on the route until the obstructions have been removed and the propulsion was working again. The debris has been removed from the propeller, and the service would be operating as normal on Aug 27.

Ferry delayed due to medical emergency

Due to a medical emergency aboard the 'Clansman', serving on the route Oban-Coll-Tiree on June 24 , the scheduled 3:00 p.m. sailing from Oban was be delayed arriving into Coll. A further update was to be provided when possible.