FINLAGGAN

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Ferry suffered issue with mezzanine deck

The 'Finlaggan', serving on the route Kennacraig-Islay, suffered a technical issue with the mezzanine deck on July 6. As a consequence, the scheduled 6:00 p.m. service departing Port Askaig was delayed. After the issue was successfully resolved, the ferry finally departed from the port at 6:50 p.m., 50 minutes late, with an ETA in Kennacraig as of 8:45 p.m.

Ferry suffered issue with fast rescue craft

The 'Finlaggan', serving on the route Kennacraig - Islay, suffered an issue with its fast rescue craft on June 29, 2025. As a consequence,, the scheduled 10:00 a.m. departure from Kennacraig was disrupted. The ferry finally departed from Kennecraig at 10:45 a.m., causing a knock on effect to the remainder of the day’s sailings. Customers were advised to check in as normal.

Ferry delayed due to engine and mezzanine deck issues

The 'Finlaggan', sailing on the route Kennacraig-Islay, suffered an issue with the starboard side main engine on Feb 5, 2025, at midday. As a consequence, the scheduled sailing from Kennacraig at 1 p.m. and the departure from Port Askaig at 3.30 p.m. were delayed to allow repairs to take place. These sailings weree liable to cancellation at short notice. After the issue with the main engine has been resolved, the vessel started loading operations.. The 3:30 p.m. sailing from Port Askaig finally started at 6:45 p.m. Due to an issue with the mezzanine deck, the vessel's arrival in Kennacraig on Feb 6 be delayed. Passengers booked on the scheduled 1:00 p.m. departure from the port of Kennacraig were, however, requested to check in as normal.