Archer class patrol vessel HMS Tracker (P274) inbound for Faslane 20 March 2024.
Sound of Soay
Western Ferries' Sound of Soay waits in JWD to enter dry dock for annual maintenance 16 March 2023.
Another tale of Calmac woe!
Yet another period of woe for Hebridean and Clyde ferry services as three ferries lie in JWD for repairs 16 March 2024.
Loch Tarbert, investigating vibration (Peel Ports pilot vessel Gantock astern on the hard).
Loch Portain issues with Schottel Unit, hopefully these tests herald an early return to service. Loch Shira bow ramp problem. Loch Shira returned to service at 14:15 the same day.
Mallaig
ClydeNavalGazing correspondent BDK sends these pictures from a visit to Mallaig 15 March 2024. Certainly caught the Weather!
RNLB Henry Alston Hewat (17-26) on station.
Aquaships feed carrier Aqua Harvester.
Knoydart ferry Larven.
Well boat Ronja Commander.
Coaster Havilah.
Aquaships live fish carrier Aqua Viknes.
Isle of Cumbrae
Isle of Cumbrae was activated from Sandbank 13 March 2024 to cover for Loch Shira which had continued service single ended due to bow ramp failure. I recall how large IOC loked when entering service in 1977, when taken in relation to predecessors Largs and Coruisk. However the ever increasing traffic levels, exacerbated by civil engineering works, quickly exposed her outdated design, leading to 90 minute delays ex Largs and 60 minute delays ex Cumbrae slip even when running in shuttle mode.
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