CalMac3 days agoCalMac ferries problems dominate election campaigningScotland's political leaders turn their attention to the problems facing ferry services as campaigning continued for Holyrood.3 days ago5 days agoGlen Sannox ferry out of action again with engine issueThe vessel, which sails on the busy Troon to Arran crossing, only returned to service last week following previous repairs.5 days ago7 days agoUnion angry at no 'social value' score in new shipbuilding contractProcurement for another new CalMac ferry begins but the GMB union says UK-based shipbuilders will struggle to compete with firms in "low-wage economies".7 days ago3 Apr 2026CalMac in 'better place' as third ferry to return after repairsMV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, will be ready to deploy again "early next week" after problems with its main engine.3 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Wind warnings add to CalMac's Easter challengeThe west coast ferry operator says forecast gusts of up to 90mph could further disrupt services already stretched due to a shortage of vessels.2 Apr 202631 Mar 2026New ferry enters service as CalMac faces 'firestorm' of ship shortagesMV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.31 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Party leaders pledge to fix ferries chaos and blame 'incompetence' John Swinney has expressed his regret as CalMac confirmed eight vessels were out of action.30 Mar 202628 Mar 2026CalMac warns of 'critical shortage' as eight ferries now out of actionMV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.28 Mar 202627 Mar 2026'Almost every island' facing disruption due to ferry shortage, warns CalMacThree of its large ships have technical faults and four other ferries are away for scheduled maintenance or repairs.27 Mar 2026...
