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Reduced capacity to Small Isles due to propulsion trouble
Due to the propulsion unit defect of the 'Lochnevis' on Aug 17, while serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles, which required repairs in dry dock in Greenock, an amended timetable continued to be operated to and from the Small Isles from Aug 22 until Aug 28 by the replacement ferry: The 'Loch Bhrusda' was operating the following timetable for booked traffic: Departure Mallaig 10:45 a.m.; Arrival Rum 12:35 p.m.; Departure Rum 12:50 p.m.: Arrival Eigg 2:05 p.m.; Departure Eigg 2:25 p.m.; Arrival Rum 3:40 p.m.; Departure Rum 3:55 p.m.; Arrival Mallaig 5:45 p.m. CalMac was now accepting new vehicle and passenger bookings through until Aug 28 by calling the Mallaig port office on 01687 310240 (option 2) Space remained limited, and no day trips were accepted.
Technical issue required amendments in Small Isles service
Due to the ongoing issue of the 'Lochnevis', serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles and still under repair in Greenock, the ferry 'Loch Bhrusda' and the charter vessel 'Miss Marley' operated a timetable for booked traffic on Aug 20. In addition, the charter vessel 'Larven' was operating a passenger only service in order to provide services to the Small Isle, some amendments were required to the Skye timetable to prevent berthing clashes in Mallaig. This impacted afternoon sailing by the 'Loch Fyne' as follows: Departure Armadale – 2:00 p.m. (previously 2:15 p.m); Arrival Mallaig – 2:45 p.m. (previously 3:00 p.m); Departure Mallaig – 3:00 p.m. (previously 3:15 p.m); Arrival Armadale – 3:45 p.m. (previously 4:00 p.m.); Departure Armadale – 4:00 p.m. (previously 4:15 p.m.); Arrival Mallaig – 4:45 p.m. (previously 5:00 p.m).
Ferry removed from service for repairs
The 'Lochnevis', serving on the route Mallaig-Small Isles, had to be removed for service to undergo repairs on Aug 17. Therefore all sailings have been cancelled. The operator CalMac was sourcing a charter vessel. The 'Lochnevis' was shifted from Gourock and entered the Garvel Drydock of the Dales Marine Services in Greenock on Aug 18.
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