New Ferry Enters Service in Scotland Amid Vessel Shortage

Primul articol: 31 mar. 2026, 08:18 | Ultima actualizare: 31 mar. 2026, 08:18 | | 1 articol

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The MV Isle of Islay, built in Turkey, has begun operating between Port Askaig on Islay and Kennacraig on the mainland. This new ferry aims to alleviate some of the pressure on the CalMac fleet, which has been struggling with a shortage of available vessels. Despite the addition of the new ferry, CalMac continues to face challenges in maintaining reliable service across its network due to ongoing maintenance issues and delays in the construction of new ships.

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BBC UK English 31 mar. 2026, 08:18 (acum 9 ore)

New ferry to enter service but CalMac vessel shortage still critical

MV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.

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Caledonian MacBrayne

Caledonian MacBrayne, in short form CalMac, is the trade name of CalMac Ferries Ltd, the major operator of passenger and vehicle ferries to the west coast of Scotland, serving ports on the mainland and 22 of the major islands. It is a subsidiary of holding company David MacBrayne, which is owned by the Scottish Government.

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MV Isle of Islay

MV Isle of Islay is a roll-on/roll-off vehicle and passenger ferry constructed for use by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) on routes on the west coast of Scotland. She is the first of four ferries being built in Turkey for Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL), and has been constructed for service on routes linking Islay with Kennacraig on the mainland. She was handed over to CMAL on 15 January 2026, travelled to Scotland via Gibraltar and the Bay of Biscay, and arrived at Inchgreen Quay, Greenock, on 22 February. She entered service on the Islay route on 31 March 2026.

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Port Askaig

Port Askaig is a port village on the east coast of the island of Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The village lies on the Sound of Islay across from Jura.

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Kennacraig

Kennacraig is a hamlet situated on West Loch Tarbert, a five miles southwest of Tarbert on the Kintyre peninsula, Argyll and Bute, in the west of Scotland.

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Islay

Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as "The Queen of the Hebrides", it lies in Argyll and Bute just south west of Jura and around 40 kilometres north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located. Port Ellen is the main port.

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