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Economy Secretary issues rare ministerial direction over delayed CalMac ferry

IN an update to the Scottish Parliament, Neil Gray told MSPs that it was “extremely disappointing” that costs to complete Hull 802 had increased…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government admits scrapping unfinished CalMac ferry and starting again could be cheaper

The extraordinary statement to MSPs comes as the ferry project is years later and over budget

Daily Record

Lorna Slater ferry hire a 'non-issue' says island community group despite Tory fury

RUM’S community trust has defended Lorna Slater’s use of a hired boat to reach the island, describing it as a ‘non-issue’.

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Green minister Lorna Slater snubs Cal Mac ferry for private boat on visit to Rum

Lorna Slater was accused of hypocrisy by opposition politicians for taking a chartered catamaran to visit Rum.

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Minister charters private boat for Rum visit as islanders face ferry disruption

Lorna Slater is visiting the island today to discuss the future of Kinloch Castle

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Islanders demand minister intervenes over ferry cuts which sees main ferry redeployed

ISLANDERS are demanding an “emergency intervention” from Transport Minister Kevin Stewart makes as they warned service could force them into…

The National (Scotland)

Islanders call for ’emergency intervention’ over changes to ferry services

Mull and Iona Ferry Committee chair writes to the transport minister demanding action ahead of summer season

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Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

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Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

The Independent UK

Lifeboat crew rescues 60 passengers from stranded Scots ferry which ran aground

MV Pentalia was carrying the passengers, including a baby, when it ran into trouble on Orkney but all are safe.

Daily Record

All passengers rescued 'safe and well' after ferry runs aground off Orkney

ALL 60 passengers have been rescued and brought back to land safe and well after a ferry ran aground ...

The National (Scotland)

Passenger ferry issues mayday and runs aground off Orkney

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

Evening Standard

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

Ferry runs aground on Orkney after smoke detected in engine room

Pentland Ferries said the MV Pentalia became grounded at the village of St Margaret’s Hope.

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Baby girl born on CalMac ferry during crossing as captain welcomes 'youngest ever passenger'

The little girl was born on the MV Argyle ship during the 7.15am crossing from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay on Wednesday, April 26.

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail drivers could be made Tory 'asylum ban' enforcers

SCOTRAIL drivers and CalMac captains could be forced to become enforcers of the UK Government’s “asylum ban” plans, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

CalMac welcomes 'youngest ever passenger' after baby born on board ferry

A BABY has been born on board a CalMac ferry, the firm has announced as it welcomed its “youngest ever passenger”.

Daily Record

Under-fire Scots ferry firm slammed for sending bosses on £1k-a-night Med cruise

Chief executive Kevin Hobbs and director of vessels Jim Anderson are lined up to head to Barcelona - with costs including Happy Hour and nightcaps.

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Another CalMac ferry out of service due to malfunction

Sailings between Ardrossan and Brodick were cancelled for the day, causing further disruption to travel

The National (Scotland)

Island distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption, industry warns

DISTILLERIES on Jura and Islay are operating “hand to mouth” due to the continued CalMac ferry disruption, the Scotch Whisky Association has…

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Distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption

Only one ferry is currently operating on the route to and from Jura and Islay

The National (Scotland)

CalMac ferries face disruption for second day due to engine fault

ISLANDERS are facing further ferry disruption on Wednesday with several sailings cancelled for the second day running.

Insider UK

Further disruption as CalMac’s largest ferry hit by technical fault

Several sailings between Stornoway and Ullapool have been cancelled

The National (Scotland)

Several CalMac ferry services cancelled due to engine fault

ISLANDERS are facing ferry disruption as several journeys have been cancelled due to engine problems on CalMac’s largest vessels.

Insider UK

Easter ferries restored - but islanders still face weeks without services

CalMac chief executive apologies for the disruption this is causing at the start of the tourist season

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