LOCHINVAR

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Ferry suffered technical issue

The 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline-Fishnish, suffered a technical issue that requires further investigation on July 23. As a consequence, the scheduled departures from iLochaline at 9.40 a.m. and from Fishnish at 10 a.m. had to be cancelled. After the issue was resolved, the 'Lochinvar'operated the previously cancelled crossings.

Ferry suffered issue with ramp

The 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline-Fishnish, suffered a technical issue with the aft ramp in Lochaline on the morning of July 3. As a consequence, the scheduled departures at 07:00 a.m. from Lochaline at 07:25 from Fishnish have been cancelled. The ferry resumed its service with the 07:45 a.m. sailing from Lochaline. The vessel was, however, operating single ended until further notice. Vehicles will be required to reverse on or off the vessel.

Ferry suffered issue with Voith Control System

On May 8, the 'Lochinvar', serving on the route Lochaline-Fishnish, suffered a technical issue with the aft unit. As a consequence,, the scheduled sailings from Lochaline at 07:45 a.m. and from Fishnish at 08:10 a.m. have been cancelled. Engineers were investigating the issue with the Voith Control System and found out that it required additional repairs, As a consequence, the service has been cancelled for the remainder of the day. The 'Clansman' operated the following amended timetable via Craignure to assist with traffic: Departure Oban - 4:20 p.m. Departure Craignure - 5:35 p.m. Departure Colonsay - 7:50 p.m.