ISLE OF LEWIS
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Ferry delayed due to technical issue
The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue which required further investigation on Sep 9. As a consequence, the scheduled departure from Castlebay at 06:55 a.m. was delayed. After the issue was successfully resolved, the ferry finally departed at 07:55 a.m., one hour late, with an ETA at the port of Oban as of 12:40 p.m. The departure at 1:10 p.m. from Oban was expected to take place as scheduled.
Ferry suffered issue with bow visor
The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered an issue with the bow visor in the port of Oban on Aug 19. As a consequence, the scheduled 1.10 p.m. sailing from Oban iwas delayed. After the issue was resolved, the 'Isle Of Lewis' finally departed Oban at 2:00 p.m.
Ramp and propulsion trouble
The 'Isle of Lewis', serving on the route Oban-Castlebay, suffered a technical issue with the ramp on Aug 15 and a potential fouled propeller. Both problems required further inspections, and the departure from Castlebay was at 05:30 a.m. and the arrival at Oban at 10:15 a.m. as a consequence.
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