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Ferry suffered issue with drencher system
The 'Loch Frisa' has suffered an issue with the drencher system. As a consequence, the vesselwas unable to carry any dangerous goods until April 30. Affected bookings were to be contacted directly by the ports. Any customers wishing to travel via Lochaline - Fishnish are required to call Craignure Port (01680 340258 option 2) or Tobermory Port (01688 327089 option 2) directly.
Engine repairs were unsuccessful
Despite hopes of bringing the 'Loch Frisa' back to service on April 9 after trials, it turned out that the repairs have been unsuccessful to the main engine. Further investigations were required. As a result, the following sailings are cancelled: Departure Craignure – 6:25 p.m. Depart Oban – 5:05 p.m., 08:00 p.m. On April 10, the following sailings were cancelled: Departure Craignure - 07:10 a,m,, 10;00 a.m. Departure Oban - 08:30 a.m., 11:25 a.m. An update was expected at approximately 12:00 p.m.regarding the 12:50 p.m. sailing from Craignure.
More sailings cancelled due to engine issues
Due to the ongoing technical issue with the main engine of the 'Loch Frisa' on April 8, the following sailings were cancelled: Departure Craignure - 07:10 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Departure Oban - 08:30 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. The ferry remained sidelined for troubleshooting. Also the departures from Craignure on April 9 at 07:10 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. as well as the sailings from Oban at 08:30 a.m., 11:25 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. were cancelled.
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