Western Isles Ferry Issues Leave Visitors Sleeping In Cars

The ship experienced a similar problem last week. CalMac, which is posting service updates on its website, externally and on social media, has apologized to its customers and asked for patience with its workers while they try to keep up with demand. Chief executive Robbie Drummond said: “Moving vessels is not ideal, but without any spare capacity to use during an outage, it is often the only option available to us to continue operating lifesaving services. “I can assure customers that we have considered all possible alternatives before reaching this decision. “I deeply regret the effect the loss of MV Hebrides has had on our passengers and communities.” Earlier this week, Transport Scotland said the Scottish Government was investing in CalMac. A spokesman said: “Ministers recognize that trust in ferry services can affect people’s decision about whether to live and work on the islands and affects the viability of island communities themselves. “These human impacts are at the heart of Scottish Ministers’ commitment to continued investment in ferry services across Scotland.” He said that, with government support, CalMac and its parent company CMAL had tried to ease the pressure with earlier charters of a cargo ferry and the purchase of the MV Loch Frisa, a former Norwegian passenger ferry. On Friday, the Scottish Liberal Democrats called for the Scottish Parliament to be recalled for an emergency declaration. The Scottish Government has been approached for comment.

title: “Western Isles Ferry Issues Leave Visitors Sleeping In Cars " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-14” author: “Eva Block”

The ship experienced a similar problem last week. CalMac, which is posting service updates on its website, externally and on social media, has apologized to its customers and asked for patience with its workers while they try to keep up with demand. Chief executive Robbie Drummond said: “Moving vessels is not ideal, but without any spare capacity to use during an outage, it is often the only option available to us to continue operating lifesaving services. “I can assure customers that we have considered all possible alternatives before reaching this decision. “I deeply regret the effect the loss of MV Hebrides has had on our passengers and communities.” Earlier this week, Transport Scotland said the Scottish Government was investing in CalMac. A spokesman said: “Ministers recognize that trust in ferry services can affect people’s decision about whether to live and work on the islands and affects the viability of island communities themselves. “These human impacts are at the heart of Scottish Ministers’ commitment to continued investment in ferry services across Scotland.” He said that, with government support, CalMac and its parent company CMAL had tried to ease the pressure with earlier charters of a cargo ferry and the purchase of the MV Loch Frisa, a former Norwegian passenger ferry. On Friday, the Scottish Liberal Democrats called for the Scottish Parliament to be recalled for an emergency declaration. The Scottish Government has been approached for comment.